Description
Delight in warm, fluffy soft homemade pretzel bites that are golden-brown and perfect for dipping. A must-have snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F or 43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over it and let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). Gradually mix in flour and melted butter until combined.
- Knead It Out: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape Your Pretzel Bites: Once risen, punch down the dough and divide into small pieces (about one inch each). Roll each piece into a long rope before shaping them into bites or traditional pretzel shapes.
- Boil ‘Em Up: Bring water to boil in a large pot, carefully add baking soda. Boil each pretzel bite for about 30 seconds before transferring to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), sprinkle each bite with coarse sea salt, and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy: Let the pretzel bites cool slightly on wire racks before serving with cheese sauce or mustard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Customize your pretzel bites by adding garlic powder or Parmesan cheese to the dough. Experiment with toppings like sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning for added flavor.