Description
These Easy Soft Pretzel Bites are fluffy on the inside, perfectly golden on the outside, and come together in under an hour. Whether you’re hosting or snacking solo, they’re a guaranteed hit—especially when dipped in cheese sauce or rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking soda (for water bath)
1 large egg, beaten
coarse salt for topping
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in the salt and flour gradually. Knead the dough for about 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 6 portions, roll each into a 12-14 inch rope, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil and slowly add baking soda. Drop pretzel pieces in batches for 20-30 seconds, then transfer to sheets.
5. Brush each piece with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm!
Notes
Keep the bites soft by reheating in the oven, not microwave.
Don’t skip the baking soda bath—it’s crucial for color and texture.
Try different toppings like cinnamon sugar or everything seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pretzel bites, soft pretzels, party snacks, baking