Description
Warm, chewy, and golden brown, these Easy Soft Pretzel Bites are perfect for a quick snack, game-day treat, or party platter. With a soft interior and a salty, buttery crust, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Made with pantry staples and ready in under two hours, this easy recipe fits right into your collection of quick snacks, easy dinner sides, or creative appetizer ideas. Great for dipping in cheese or sweet sauces!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups warm water
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup baking soda
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt
Instructions
1. Combine warm water, brown sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add salt and flour gradually, stirring until a dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes by hand or using a dough hook until smooth.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour, or until doubled.
4. Punch down the dough, divide into 4–6 equal pieces, roll each into ropes, and cut into 1-inch bites.
5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil pretzel bites in batches for 20–30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon.
6. Arrange boiled bites on parchment-lined baking sheets, sprinkle with coarse salt.
7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Brush with melted butter immediately after baking. Serve warm.
Notes
Make sure the water is warm, not hot (105–110°F), or it may kill the yeast.
Don’t skip the baking soda bath—it gives that classic chewy crust and color.
For a sweet version, toss baked bites in cinnamon sugar instead of salting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg