Soft Buttery Pretzel Bites Recipe

golden buttery pretzel bites with cheese dip on white kitchen counter

Soft Buttery Pretzel Bites Recipe

These soft, buttery pretzel bites are chewy on the inside and golden on the outside, just like the ones from your favorite food stand. Quick to make and perfect for parties, game days, or anytime snacking, they’re ready in only 30 minutes and taste irresistibly homemade.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 190kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
Measuring cups and spoons
Large pot
Slotted spoon
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Pastry brush
Sharp knife or bench scraper

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1.5 cups warm water (110°F) for activating yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar helps yeast activate
2.25 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 packet
4.5 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for extra chew
2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted for flavor

For the Baking Soda Bath:

10 cups water
0.66 cup baking soda creates chewy pretzel crust

For Topping:

4 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
coarse sea salt or pretzel salt adjust to taste
optional toppings garlic powder, parmesan, or cinnamon sugar

Instructions

Activate yeast in warm water with sugar until foamy.
Mix in melted butter and salt, then add flour gradually.
Knead until smooth and elastic; rest for 10 minutes.
Roll dough into ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Boil pieces in baking soda bath for 20–30 seconds.
Brush with butter, sprinkle salt, and bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes.
Brush again with melted butter right after baking.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

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