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Pretzel Bites

Deliciously Soft Pretzel Bites You Can’t Resist Snacking On

These Pretzel Bites are easy to make and offer a chewy exterior and pillowy interior—perfect for snacking!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast active dry yeast can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt accurate measurement ensures balanced taste
  • 1 ¼ cups milk adds richness, water is suitable substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter coconut oil works as dairy-free alternative
For the Baking Soda Bath
  • 8 cups Water used for boiling bath
  • ½ cup Baking Soda creates chewy crust
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg mixed with water, substitute with milk for vegan option

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Pot
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Warm your milk until just lukewarm, then pour it in along with the melted butter. Using a dough hook, mix on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
  2. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 30-60 minutes until doubled in size.
  3. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Punch down the risen dough, divide into 12 pieces, roll into ropes, then cut into 1-2 inch pieces.
  4. Boil 8 cups of water and mix in ½ cup of baking soda. Lower the pretzel bites by slotted spoon into the boiling water for about 30 seconds each.
  5. Lift out and place on prepared baking sheets. Mix egg and water to create an egg wash, brush on tops, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy these pretzel bites warm for the best taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze individually for up to 2 months.

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