Homemade Pretzel Bites
Bring the irresistible flavors of the bakery home with these Homemade Pretzel Bites, a perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. These bite-sized delights feature a soft, golden crust and a chewy, buttery interior, achieved through simple yet essential techniques like kneading and boiling the dough in a baking soda bath before baking. With a sprinkle of coarse sea salt and a light egg wash, they boast an authentic pretzel taste and texture. Ready in under two hours, this recipe is ideal for feeding a crowd, serving warm alongside your favorite dips like cheese sauce or mustard. Perfect for game nights, parties, or simply satisfying your craving for pretzels, these homemade treats are as fun to make as they are to eat. Keywords: Homemade Pretzel Bites, soft pretzels, easy appetizer recipes, snack ideas, baked pretzels.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2.3 ounces Baking soda
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 0.5 teaspoons Coarse sea salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir until the yeast dissolves. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
Add the salt and melted butter to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Punch down the dough to release the air, then divide it into 4 equal pieces.
Roll each piece of dough into a long rope, about 18 inches long. Cut each rope into 1-inch bites.
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
Carefully drop about 15 pretzel bites into the boiling water and boil for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create the egg wash.
Brush egg wash over each pretzel bite and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Bake the pretzel bites for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2729 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
