Description
Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for buttery soft pretzel bites that you can easily make at home. These bite-sized pretzels are perfect for snacking and pair wonderfully with your favorite dips.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F or 43°C)
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- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
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- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Baking Soda Bath:
- 9 cups water
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- 1/2 cup baking soda
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- For Topping:
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
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Instructions
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- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the melted butter, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Pretzel Bites:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal pieces.
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- Roll each piece into a rope about 20 inches long.
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- Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form the pretzel bites.
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- Prepare the Baking Soda Bath:
- In a large pot, bring the 9 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
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- Carefully drop about 15 pretzel bites into the boiling water and let them boil for 30 seconds.
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- Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining pretzel bites.
- Bake the Pretzel Bites:
- Brush each pretzel bite with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
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- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the melted butter.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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- These pretzel bites are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a sweet variation, omit the coarse salt topping and, after baking, brush the pretzel bites with melted butter and toss them in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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- Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Serving Size: Approximately 10 pretzel bites
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Enjoy these buttery soft pretzel bites with your favorite dipping sauces, such as cheese dip, mustard, or marinara sauce!
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg