Description
Homemade soft pretzel bites that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Boil water and baking soda in a large pot.
- Cut the dough into small pieces and shape them into bites.
- Boil the pretzel bites in the water for about 30 seconds.
- Place them on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with mustard or cheese dip.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pretzel Bites, homemade pretzels, snack recipe