Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites
These Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites are easy to make and delicious, perfect for snacking.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Stand Mixer
- stockpot
- baking sheets
- spatula
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm milk or water 110 to 115°F
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast (0.25-ounce)
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 9 cups water
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water
- pretzel salt or coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Prep and Make Dough
- Whisk together the warm milk and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top and wait 5 minutes for the yeast to foam up and activate.
- Add the flour, melted butter and salt. Mix everything in until combined, then knead the dough for about 4 minutes until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly-oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes until it has doubled in size.
Boil and Bake
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and bring the water and baking soda to a boil.
- Turn the dough out, divide into 12 pieces and roll into ¾-inch wide ropes. Cut into 1-inch pretzel bites.
- Transfer the bites into boiling water for about 30 seconds, then place on the baking sheets.
- Brush each bite with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Optional: Brush with extra melted butter for additional flavor.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These pretzel bites taste best the day they have been baked, especially hot out of the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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