Easy Recipes Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
These homemade soft pretzel bites are a fun and easy recipe for game day, snacks, or party appetizers!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in salt and sugar until dissolved. Gradually add the flour and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add baking soda carefully (it will foam up).
- Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each into a rope and cut into 1-inch bites.
- Working in batches, boil pretzel bites for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.