Homemade Pretzel Bites

Soft, golden, and irresistibly chewy, these Homemade Pretzel Bites are the ultimate snack for any occasion! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast, this recipe takes you step-by-step through the process of crafting these bite-sized delights from scratch. A quick dip in a baking soda bath gives the pretzel bites their signature texture and flavor, while a sprinkle of coarse sea salt adds the perfect finishing touch. Serve them fresh out of the oven for game day, parties, or as an indulgent treat paired with your favorite dips. Ready in just 40 minutes of active cooking and baking time, these warm, buttery morsels are sure to become a household favorite! Keywords: homemade pretzel bites, soft pretzels, easy snack recipe, game-day appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2.3 ounces Baking soda
• 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
• 0.5 teaspoons Coarse sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir until the yeast dissolves. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the salt and melted butter to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.

Step 3

Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Punch down the dough to release the air, then divide it into 4 equal pieces.

Step 8

Roll each piece of dough into a long rope, about 18 inches long. Cut each rope into 1-inch bites.

Step 9

In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.

Step 10

Carefully drop about 15 pretzel bites into the boiling water and boil for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 11

In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create the egg wash.

Step 12

Brush egg wash over each pretzel bite and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Step 13

Bake the pretzel bites for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 14

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1014.7 grams (1014.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2088

Total Fat 32.80g	42%
Saturated Fat 16.90g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 22432mg	975%
Total Carbohydrate 382.20g	139%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 14.20g
Protein 58.80g	118%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 24mg	131%
Potassium 732mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.3%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 74.2%