Description
These Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites are a delightful snack that can be enjoyed two ways – classic with coarse salt or sweet with a cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for game day or a cozy night in, these pretzel bites are easy to make and even easier to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
Classic Pretzel Bites:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 8 cups water (for boiling)
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Coarse salt, for topping
Sweet Pretzel Bites:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons melted butter, for dipping
Instructions
- Making the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth.
- Rising and Shaping: Let the dough rise, then divide, roll into ropes, and cut into bites.
- Boiling and Baking: Boil the pretzel bites, then bake until golden brown.
- Finishing: Add toppings for classic or sweet versions before serving warm.
Notes
- Pretzel bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 batch
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
