Description
This homemade soft pretzel bites recipe is quick, easy, and requires just about an hour to make. Perfect for snacking, with ingredients you likely already have on hand!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110 to 115°F)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1 (0.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for brushing)
- 9 cups water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg (whisked with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together warm milk, brown sugar, and salt. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast activates.
- Knead the Dough: Add the flour and melted butter. Mix until combined, then knead by hand for about 4 minutes until smooth, or use a stand mixer on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Let the Dough Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly-oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise for 20-30 minutes in a warm spot until doubled in size.
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 450°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Boiling Solution: In a large stockpot, bring 9 cups of water and 1/2 cup baking soda to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Shape the Pretzel Bites: Turn the dough onto a lightly-oiled surface and divide it into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into 3/4-inch wide ropes, then cut into 1-inch long bites.
- Boil the Pretzel Bites: Use a spatula or wire strainer to gently place the bites in boiling water, about a dozen at a time, for 30 seconds each. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Add Egg Wash and Salt: Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack.
- Optional: Brush with Extra Butter: For extra buttery flavor, brush with melted butter before serving.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy these bites best when hot out of the oven!
Notes
Yield: 12 servings
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg