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Pretzel Bites

Soft Pretzel Bites That Melt in Your Mouth with Dipping Sauce

Delicious Soft Pretzel Bites are quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion, especially with a sweet honey mustard dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with bread flour for chewier bites.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adds slight sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Can substitute with active dry yeast, requiring proofing.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Warm Milk Hydrates and activates the yeast.
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Imparts richness.
For the Boiling Solution
  • 10 cups Water Essential for baking soda bath.
  • 2/3 cup Baking Soda Crucial for chewy skin.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Mixed with water.
  • 1 tablespoon Water

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soft Pretzel Bites
  1. In a stand mixer, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Pour in 1 ½ cups of warm milk and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until smooth and slightly sticky.
  2. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 30-60 minutes until doubled in size.
  3. Preheat your oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2/3 cup of baking soda to a vigorous boil.
  5. Divide the risen dough into 12 pieces, roll into ropes, and cut into 1-2 inch pieces.
  6. Boil pretzel bites in the baking soda solution for about 30 seconds before transferring to baking sheets.
  7. Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water for egg wash and brush generously over pretzel bites, then sprinkle with coarse salt.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool before serving with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, serve pretzel bites fresh from the oven. Reheat with a wet paper towel if needed.

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