Description
Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites are the ultimate comfort snack, reminiscent of joyous game days and vibrant street fairs. These golden-brown bites, lightly sprinkled with coarse salt, have a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during movie nights, they are easy to make and even easier to customize with your favorite dips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and brown sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in bread flour and sea salt until combined. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Boil water mixed with baking soda in a large pot.
- Punch down risen dough, divide into small pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.
- Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg