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Soft Pretzel Bites

A pile of golden brown soft pretzel bites sprinkled with coarse salt on a white plate.
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Easy homemade soft pretzel bites perfect for parties and game days. These bites are boiled in a baking soda bath for that classic chewy texture and finished with butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
  • 10 cups water
  • ⅔ cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in flour, salt, and melted butter until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine 10 cups water and baking soda. Bring to a boil.
  7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long. Cut each rope into 3-4 bite-sized pieces.
  8. Carefully drop 5-6 pretzel bites into the boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds, turning once.
  9. Remove pretzel bites with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Brush the tops of the pretzel bites with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Brush with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven.

Notes

  • Serve warm with your favorite cheese dip or mustard.
  • For softer pretzels, reduce baking time slightly.
  • For crispier pretzels, increase baking time slightly.

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