Description
These Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites are a delightful snack that is perfect for any occasion. With a golden brown crust and a soft, fluffy interior, these pretzel bites are irresistible. Whether served with cheese sauce, mustard, or marinara for dipping, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (plus more for brushing)
Boiling and Topping:
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 6 cups water (for boiling)
- coarse salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
- Boil the Pretzel Bites: Boil water and baking soda. Divide dough, roll into ropes, cut into pieces, and boil briefly.
- Bake: Brush with butter, sprinkle with salt, and bake until golden brown. Brush with more butter after baking.
Notes
- Serve warm with cheese sauce, mustard, or marinara for dipping.
- Freeze baked pretzel bites and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- For a sweet option, omit salt and toss in cinnamon sugar after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour rise time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
