Description
Homemade soft pretzel bites are delicious, easy to make, and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
- Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each into a bite-sized ball.
- Boil the pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds each.
- Remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Serve with mustard or cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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