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Pretzel Bites: The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Snack You Can Make at Home

Pretzel Bites: The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Snack You Can Make at Home
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These homemade Pretzel Bites are soft, chewy, golden, and dangerously addictive! They come together with simple pantry ingredients and get their classic pretzel flavor from a quick dip in baking-soda water. Perfect for game day, parties, or snacking, especially when served warm with a creamy honey mustard dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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Pretzel Dough

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled; add more if needed)

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 ¾ cups warm milk or water (about 110°F)

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Baking Soda Bath

  • 9 cups water

  • ½ cup baking soda

Topping

  • 1 large egg (mixed with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)

  • Coarse salt for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Make the Dough

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, warm milk, and melted butter.
Mix using a dough hook on medium speed for 4–5 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and slightly elastic.
If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

2. Let It Rise

Cover the bowl and place it in a warm spot for 30–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

3. Prepare for Baking

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Bring 9 cups of water + ½ cup baking soda to a boil in a large pot.

4. Shape the Pretzel Bites

Divide the risen dough into 12 portions.
Roll each into a long rope about ¾-inch thick.
Cut into 1–2 inch bite-size pieces.

5. Boil the Pretzel Bites

Drop a handful of bites into the boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.

6. Bake

Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake for 12–14 minutes or until deep golden brown.

7. Serve

Enjoy warm with honey mustard, cheese dip, or your favorite sauce!

Notes

  • Use warm liquid (110°F): Helps activate the yeast for a better rise.

  • Don’t skip the baking soda bath: This is what gives pretzels their signature chewy texture and deep brown color.

  • Avoid overcrowding the pot: Boil in small batches so the bites cook evenly.

  • For extra softness: Brush the warm baked pretzels with melted butter after baking.

  • Want cinnamon sugar? Skip the salt and toss warm bites in melted butter + cinnamon sugar!

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