Description
Soft, golden, and perfectly chewy, these Easy Soft Pretzel Bites are the ultimate homemade snack. With a fluffy center and classic salty crust, they are perfect for game day, party appetizers, after-school snacks, or quick comfort food. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and creates bakery-style pretzel bites that are warm, soft, and completely irresistible.
Ingredients
4 cups all purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
10 cups water
2/3 cup baking soda
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add 4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Divide dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a rope and cut each rope into 8 pieces to make 48 bites.
5. Bring 10 cups water and 2/3 cup baking soda to a gentle boil. Boil pretzel bites in batches for 20 to 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon.
6. Place bites on a lined baking sheet. Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush over each bite. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon coarse salt.
7. Bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
Let the yeast fully foam before mixing to ensure proper rise.
Do not skip the baking soda bath or the texture will not be authentic.
Reheat leftovers in the oven instead of microwave to keep them soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy soft pretzel bites, homemade pretzels, party snacks, game day appetizer, baked pretzel bites