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Ultimate Homemade Soft and Chewy Pretzel Bites with Baking Soda Bath

A stack of freshly baked, golden brown pretzel bites topped with coarse salt crystals.
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Make the best soft pretzel bites at home! These chewy, golden-brown snacks use a simple baking soda bath for authentic flavor, perfect for game day or parties. Serve them warm with classic beer cheese dip or honey mustard.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 8 cups water (for boiling bath)
  • Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water and sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Add the melted butter and half of the flour mixture to the yeast mixture. Mix until just combined. Gradually add the remaining flour until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. In a large, wide pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully stir in the 1/2 cup of baking soda. The water will foam up. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  7. Punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 1 inch thick.
  8. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to form your pretzel bites.
  9. Working in batches, carefully drop the pretzel bites into the simmering baking soda water for 20 to 30 seconds per batch. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  10. Use a slotted spoon to remove the boiled bites and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  11. Sprinkle the tops of the bites generously with coarse salt immediately after removing them from the water.
  12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are deep golden brown.
  13. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

  • For a quick snack idea, you can skip the yeast and use canned biscuit dough, cutting the pieces and boiling them briefly before baking.
  • If you want Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites, brush the baked bites with melted butter and toss them in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
  • For Garlic Parmesan Pretzels, brush the baked bites with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Find great recipes for Beer Cheese Dip and Honey Mustard on our site to complete your party appetizers spread.

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