Soft Pretzel Nuggets
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Soft Pretzel Nuggets! Perfectly golden and delightfully chewy, these bite-sized beauties are crafted with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and melted butter, guaranteeing homemade goodness in every bite. After a brief dip in a bubbling baking soda bath, which gives them their signature soft texture and golden crust, these nuggets are generously sprinkled with coarse sea salt for that classic pretzel flavor. Ready in under two hours, including prep and bake time, they’re the ideal treat for parties, game nights, or even casual snacking with your favorite dips. Easy to make and endlessly satisfying, these warm pretzel nuggets are a crowd-pleaser that will disappear in minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup baking soda
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and melted unsalted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda, stirring to dissolve.
Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a long rope, approximately 1-inch thick. Cut each rope into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces to form nuggets.
Working in batches, briefly dip the pieces into the boiling baking soda solution for about 30 seconds, then use a slotted spoon to transfer them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Sprinkle each piece generously with coarse sea salt.
Bake the pretzel nuggets in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are deeply golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.7 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.0 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 29154 mg | 1268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 427.4 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*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.
