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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe

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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites are golden brown, chewy, and perfect for dipping. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection after a quick baking soda bath, they’re an irresistible snack for parties, game days, or cozy nights in.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 80–100 bites
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110 °F / 43 °C)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the baking soda bath:
  • 10 cups water
  • 2/3 cup baking soda
  • Egg wash: 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • Coarse salt (pretzel salt or kosher salt) for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and salt. Sprinkle yeast over top and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour and melted butter. Mix until dough comes together, then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat oven to 450 °F (230 °C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and grease lightly.
  5. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2/3 cup baking soda to a boil.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide into 4 portions. Roll each into 1-inch thick ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  7. In batches, boil dough pieces for 30 seconds in the baking soda bath. Remove with slotted spoon and place on prepared sheets.
  8. Brush each pretzel bite with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through.
  10. Cool slightly and serve warm with desired dips.

Notes

  • Brush with butter and sprinkle garlic powder or parmesan for savory flavor.
  • Toss in cinnamon sugar after baking for a sweet version.
  • Use gluten-free flour blend with binder for a GF variation.
  • Freeze after baking and reheat in oven for quick snacks.
  • Reduce bake time slightly for softer bites.

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