Description
These Canned Biscuit Pretzel Bites are a quick and easy snack made from refrigerated biscuit dough. Boiled briefly in baking soda water and baked to golden perfection, they offer a soft, chewy texture reminiscent of traditional pretzels. Perfect for serving warm with cheese sauce or mustard, these bites can also be customized with garlic butter or cinnamon sugar for added flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Coarse salt for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Cheese sauce or mustard for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare dough pieces: Cut each biscuit into 4 equal pieces and roll each into a smooth ball to ensure even cooking and consistent bite size.
- Boil baking soda water: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot, then stir in 1/4 cup baking soda to create the alkaline bath typical for pretzels.
- Boil dough bites: Reduce heat to a gentle boil and add the dough balls in batches. Boil each batch for 30 to 40 seconds to develop the pretzel texture.
- Transfer to baking sheet: Use a slotted spoon to remove the boiled dough and place on the prepared baking sheet for baking.
- Butter and salt: Brush the tops of the dough pieces with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt to enhance flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the bites turn a deep golden brown, indicating they are fully cooked and have a slight crisp outside.
- Final butter brush: Remove the pretzel bites from the oven and lightly brush with additional melted butter for extra richness and shine.
- Serve: Serve warm with cheese sauce or mustard for dipping. Optionally toss with garlic butter or cinnamon sugar for a flavored twist.
Notes
- For flavored pretzel bites, toss the warm bites in garlic butter or cinnamon sugar for extra taste.
- Using flaky-layer biscuits results in the softest and most tender pretzel bites.
- Be careful when boiling the dough pieces to avoid overcrowding to prevent sticking.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
