Sugar-Free Homemade Pretzel Bites
Discover the irresistible charm of **Sugar-Free Homemade Pretzel Bites**, the perfect blend of chewy, golden, and wholesome goodness that’s ideal for snack lovers and health-conscious foodies alike. This recipe swaps out sugar while retaining the classic, comforting flavors of traditional pretzels. Featuring a simple yet satisfying dough made with all-purpose flour, buttery richness, and a touch of salt, these bite-sized treats are boiled in baking soda water for that signature soft texture and a glossy finish before being baked to perfection. Topped with coarse sea salt, they make a crowd-pleasing appetizer, game-day snack, or anytime indulgence—all with a sugar-free twist. Quick to prepare and bake, these pretzel bites come together in under two hours and are a delightful way to elevate your snacking experience from scratch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.33 cup Baking soda
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon Coarse sea salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Melt the unsalted butter and add it to the yeast mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough begins to form.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Coat a large bowl with a light layer of oil and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large pot, bring 9 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 8 equally sized pieces.
Roll each piece of dough into a long rope, about 18 inches long, and cut the rope into 1-inch pieces.
Boil the pretzel bites in the baking soda water in batches, about 10 at a time, for 30 seconds each.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
Beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush this over each boiled pretzel bite.
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of the bites.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzel bites are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 28148 mg | 1224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.6 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.3 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 685 mg | 15% | |
*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.
