Description
These Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites are a delightful snack or party appetizer that will have everyone coming back for more. With a buttery exterior and soft interior, these homemade pretzel bites are easy to make and perfect for dipping in cheese sauce or mustard.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Boiling and Baking:
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Knead until smooth.
- Rise and Shape: Let dough rise, then divide into ropes and cut into bites.
- Boil and Bake: Boil pretzel bites in baking soda water, then bake until golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Brush with melted butter and salt, then enjoy warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Serve warm with cheese sauce or mustard for dipping.
- These bites freeze well—reheat in the oven to crisp up again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
