Description
Delight in fluffy, golden soft pretzel bites perfect for family movie nights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse salt (for sprinkling)
- Optional: melted butter for brushing after baking
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl, create a well, and add yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix to form dough and knead for 5–7 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into four pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/2 inch thick rope and cut into 1–2 inch segments.
- Boil water with baking soda, then drop in pretzel bites for 30 seconds on each side.
- Place on a baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake at 450°F for 10–12 minutes until golden brown. Optionally brush with melted butter.
Notes
For variations, consider cheese incorporation, jalapeños for spice, or cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soft pretzel bites, homemade snacks, cozy baking, easy recipes, family friendly