Description
This homemade buttery soft pretzel bites recipe brings the irresistible bakery experience right to your kitchen, with warm, yeasty dough and a golden-brown exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup baking soda (for water bath)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- Additional melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, salt, and flour. Mix until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide into 8 portions. Roll each into a rope and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add baking soda.
- Boil pretzel pieces in batches for 20–30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush on pretzel bites. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
- Best enjoyed warm. Reheat in a 325°F (160°C) oven for 5–7 minutes to restore softness.
- For a sweeter version, skip the salt and coat warm pretzel bites with cinnamon sugar after baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pretzel bites
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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