Description
Delicious, buttery soft pretzel bites with a perfect balance of chewy interior and crisp exterior, ideal for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in salt and melted butter.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until dough starts to form.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into small portions, and roll each into a rope-like shape.
- Twist each rope into bite-sized pretzels.
- Boil water with baking soda. Drop pretzel bites into boiling water for 30 seconds on each side.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure the water is warm but not boiling to activate yeast properly. Boiling the pretzels is crucial for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pretzel bites
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pretzel bites, snack, family recipe, comfort food, game day snack