Description
Freshly baked pretzel bites are the ultimate snack for any occasion, from game days to cozy movie nights. Golden-brown and soft, these chewy morsels are perfect for dipping in warm cheese sauce or tangy mustard. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you’ll have everyone asking for more as the delightful aroma fills your home. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying this for the first time, these pretzel bites will impress with their irresistible flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water with yeast and let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Create dough: Gradually add the yeast mixture to dry ingredients while stirring until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Let it rise: Place kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape bites: Punch down dough, cut into small pieces, and roll into balls.
- Boil and bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil water with baking soda; drop each ball into the solution for 30 seconds before placing them on lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pretzel bites (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg