Description
Soft pretzel bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining a golden-brown exterior with a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for snacking during game nights or movie marathons, these delightful bites are easy to make and pair beautifully with your favorite dips like cheese sauce or mustard. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this fun and tasty recipe!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup baking soda for Baking Soda Bath
- Coarse sea salt for Topping
Instructions
- 1. Activate yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water and brown sugar; add yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2. Mix dough: In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3. Let rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- 4. Shape pretzels: Punch down the dough and divide into small pieces. Roll each piece into ropes and twist into bite-sized shapes.
- 5. Prepare bath: Preheat oven to 450°F. Boil water in a pot, add baking soda carefully. Dip each pretzel bite in the bath for about 30 seconds before placing them on a lined baking sheet.
- 6. Bake: Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg