Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
These delightful homemade soft pretzel bites are warm, chewy, and perfect for dipping, offering a comforting snack full of flavor and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups water Warm but not scalding
- 2 tablespoons sugar To dissolve in water
- 1 packet active dry yeast Around 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 4 cups all-purpose flour For the dough
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt For seasoning the dough
Boiling Solution
- 8 cups water For boiling the pretzel bites
- 1/2 cup baking soda Added to boiling water
Finishing Touch
- 1 large egg Beaten for brushing
- coarse salt For sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preparation of Dough
- Warm two cups of water until comfortably warm.
- Dissolve two tablespoons of sugar into the water, then add one packet of active dry yeast.
- Allow the yeast mixture to foam for five minutes.
- Whisk together four cups of all-purpose flour and one teaspoon of kosher salt in a large bowl.
- Gradually pour in the yeast mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for five minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size for approximately one hour.
Shaping and Boiling
- After rising, punch the dough down and divide it into smaller pieces.
- Roll each piece into ropes and cut into bite-sized portions.
- Boil eight cups of water with half a cup of baking soda for thirty seconds before adding the pretzel bites.
- Transfer bites to a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Baking
- Bake at four hundred degrees Fahrenheit for twelve to fifteen minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Homemade soft pretzel bites are best enjoyed the same day they are made. They can be stored in an airtight container for a few days and freeze well.