Pretzel Bites: Easy and Delicious Snacks for Any Occasion
Learn how to make easy and delicious pretzel bites that are perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized treats are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, making them a fantastic snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pretzel bites
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes.
- Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Once risen, divide the dough into small pieces and shape them into bite-sized pretzel balls.
- Prepare a baking soda bath by boiling water and adding baking soda.
- Boil each pretzel bite for 30 seconds, then place them on a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm with mustard or cheese dip.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg