Description
Soft, chewy, and golden brown, these homemade baked pretzel bites deliver all the flavor and texture of classic pretzels in a fun, bite-sized form. Perfect for parties, game days, or snacking, they’re easy to make and pair wonderfully with dips like mustard or cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Baking Soda Bath:
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- Topping:
- 1 egg yolk, whisked with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt
- Optional Dipping Sauces:
- Mustard, cheese sauce, or favorite dip
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in melted butter, salt, and 3 cups of flour. Gradually add the remaining flour until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 7–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Meanwhile, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Punch down dough and divide into 6 portions. Roll each into a 12–15 inch rope and cut into 1-inch bites.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Boil bites in baking soda bath for 30 seconds, then transfer to baking sheets.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake 12–15 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with dips.
Notes
- Make sweet bites by skipping salt and tossing in cinnamon sugar after baking.
- Wrap dough around cheese or sausage for stuffed pretzel bites.
- Toss baked bites in garlic butter and herbs for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
- Always boil in baking soda bath for authentic pretzel flavor and crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
