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The Ultimate Homemade Pretzel Bites: Your Guide to Soft, Salty Perfection

The Ultimate Homemade Pretzel Bites: Your Guide to Soft, Salty Perfection
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These homemade Pretzel Bites are soft, chewy, golden, and incredibly addictive! A quick dip in baking soda water gives them their classic pretzel flavor and texture, while the simple dough comes together in just minutes. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat — especially when paired with warm cheese sauce or honey mustard!

Ingredients

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Pretzel Dough

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled; more as needed)

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 ¾ cups warm milk or water (about 110°F)

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Boiling Solution

  • 9 cups water

  • ½ cup baking soda

Topping

  • 1 large egg (mixed with 1 tbsp water — egg wash)

  • Coarse salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the dough:
    In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, milk, melted butter, and salt.
    Mix on medium speed with a dough hook for 4–5 minutes, until smooth and soft.
    Add a little flour if the dough is too sticky.

  2. Let it rise:
    Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

  3. Prep the oven and water bath:
    Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    In a large pot, bring 9 cups of water + ½ cup baking soda to a boil.

  4. Shape the pretzel bites:
    Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
    Roll each piece into a long rope about ¾ inch thick.
    Cut into 1–2 inch bite-sized pieces.

  5. Boil the bites:
    Drop several bites into the boiling baking soda water.
    Cook 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on baking sheets.

  6. Bake:
    Brush pretzel bites with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
    Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until deep golden brown.

  7. Serve:
    Enjoy warm with honey mustard, cheese dip, or your favorite sauce!

Notes

  • If your dough feels sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons of flour at a time.

  • Rolling the dough evenly makes the bites bake uniformly.

  • Don’t over-boil — 30 seconds gives the perfect chewy pretzel crust.

  • For sweeter bites, skip the salt and brush with melted butter + cinnamon sugar after baking.

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