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Pretzel bites with sesame seeds and mustard dipping sauce on a tray

Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe – Warm, Chewy, and Perfect for Family Snacking

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Soft, chewy, and golden pretzel bites made with simple ingredients. Perfect for dipping into cheese or mustard for a cozy snack.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: ~50 pretzel bites

Ingredients

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1 and 1/2 cups warm water (100°F/38°C)

2 and 1/4 teaspoons yeast

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

3 3/44 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup baking soda

9 cups water

Coarse salt

Cheese sauce or mustard for dipping

Instructions

Mix water, yeast, and sugar. Rest 5 minutes until foamy.

Add salt, butter, and flour. Knead 5 minutes until soft.

Rest 10–30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Roll into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Boil in baking soda bath for 10–15 seconds.

Place on tray, sprinkle with salt.

Bake 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

Notes

Brush with butter after baking for extra softness.

  • Author: david
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Appetizer
  • Method: Baking, Boiling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 90
  • Trans Fat: 0g