Description
Soft Pretzel Bites are a delightful, chewy snack that everyone will love! Perfect for game day parties or a cozy night in, these pretzel bites deliver a satisfying combination of a slightly crisp exterior and fluffy interior. Easy to make and fun to share, they can be enjoyed plain or paired with delicious dips like beef broth cheese dip or tangy mustard. With approximately 80 bites from one batch, they are ideal for gatherings and can be customized with various toppings for added flavor. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet scrumptious recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) cooled melted butter or neutral oil
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 ¼ cups (540 grams) all-purpose flour
- 6 cups water
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pretzel salt or coarse sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine instant yeast, light brown sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add cooled melted butter and fine sea salt, then gradually mix in all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Punch down the risen dough, divide into small pieces, roll each into ropes about 1-inch thick, and cut these ropes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then carefully stir in baking soda.
- Drop each bite into the boiling solution in batches for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on prepared baking sheets.
- In a small bowl, whisk together one egg with one tablespoon of water. Brush this mixture over each pretzel bite.
- Sprinkle pretzel salt over the top of each bite before placing them in the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 44
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 116mg
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg