Soft Pretzel Bites

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Perfect bite-sized soft pretzels! Add your favorite toppings: salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried shallots, dried onions, etc... before baking. Serve with cheese sauce or any dipping sauce of your choice.

Submitted by Simply Sundays
Updated on December 6, 2022
close up view of Soft Pretzel Bites in a blue bowl
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 3 quarts cold water

  • ½ cup baking soda

  • cooking spray

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Place 1 1/2 cups water, butter, brown sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Mix until well combined. Let sit for about 5 minutes.

  2. Turn mixer on low speed and add 4 cups flour, 1 cup at a time. Add additional 1/2 cup flour if dough appears sticky. Increase speed to medium and knead until dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in more flour if dough still seems a little tacky.

  3. Oil a large mixing bowl. Add the ball of dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

  4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a sheet pan with cooking spray.

  5. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly add baking soda and return to a boil.

  6. Meanwhile, remove dough from the bowl, flatten into a disc shape, and cut into 8 wedges. Roll each wedge into a 24-inch rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.

  7. Drop batches of dough pieces into the boiling water for about 35 seconds. Remove to the prepared sheet pan. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over the tops of each boiled dough piece. Repeat with remaining dough.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of baking soda. The actual amount of baking soda consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
5g Fat
26g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 2208mg 96%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 51mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.