Homemade Pretzel Bites
These Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites are the perfect snacking appetizer. Soft pretzels coated with sea salt for a subtle crunch, these little bite-sized treats will fly off the table!
Servings: 24
Ingredients
Pretzel Dough
- 1 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups flour
Pretzel Boiling
- 8 cups water
- 1/3 cup baking soda
Pretzel Topping
- 1 egg whisked, for egg wash
- kosher salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F.
Pretzel Dough
- In a small bowl, add warm water and yeast and allow yeast to activate (about 3-5 minutes). Add salt and sugar and stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, add flour and then pour yeast mixture over top. Knead for about 5 minutes.
- Separate dough into 6 sections. Create pretzel bites by rolling the dough into a 15 inch rope (about 1 inch thickness). Cut the rope into 2 inch pieces. If you have excess or leftover dough, create a small rounded ball (optional: cut an x into the top of the ball).
Pretzel Boiling
- In a medium pan, add water and baking soda. Cook over high heat. Once water is boiling, place 6-8 pieces of pretzel dough into the water. Remove with slotted spoon after about 30 seconds and place the pretzel bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Pretzel Topping
- Brush dough lightly with egg wash and sprinkle salt on top.
- Bake for 5 minutes, and then flip. Using a basting brush, coat the tops of the pretzel bites with the remaining egg wash. Repeat again after 5 more minutes. Cook 3-5 minutes more (a total of 13-15 minutes) or until golden brown.