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Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 60 bites
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites, a perfect snack that’s crisp on the outside and wonderfully soft inside. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, they’re boiled in a baking soda bath for that classic pretzel flavor and brushed with melted butter for extra richness. Ideal for parties or a cozy treat, serve them fresh with your favorite dips.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Boiling Bath

  • ⅓ cup baking soda
  • 6 cups water

Finishing

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for brushing)
  • Coarse sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and brown sugar. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Make the dough: Add salt, all-purpose flour, and melted unsalted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix together until a rough dough forms. Knead the dough by hand or using a dough hook on a stand mixer for 5–7 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
  3. Let dough rise: Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and leave it in a warm spot to rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare for baking: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring 6 cups of water and ⅓ cup baking soda to a rolling boil.
  5. Shape the pretzel bites: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope approximately 12–15 inches long, then cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form bite-sized pretzels.
  6. Boil the bites: Working in batches, carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling baking soda water for 20–30 seconds. This step gives the pretzels their characteristic chewy texture and deep color.
  7. Bake the pretzel bites: Remove the boiled bites with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Brush each piece generously with melted butter and sprinkle coarse sea salt on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until they turn a deep golden brown color.
  8. Finish and serve: Once baked, remove the pretzel bites from the oven and immediately brush with more melted butter for extra flavor and shine. Serve warm with dipping sauces like cheese sauce or mustard.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
  • For a sweet variation, skip the salt and toss warm pretzel bites in cinnamon sugar before serving.
  • Perfect for serving with cheese sauce, mustard, or your favorite dip.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/buttery-soft-pretzel-bites-recipe-3/