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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites with Buttery Finish

A white bowl filled with freshly baked, golden brown pretzel bites sprinkled generously with coarse salt.
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Make soft, chewy pretzel bites at home using a simple yeasted dough and a baking soda bath for that classic flavor. These are perfect as a game day appetizer or quick snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for brushing
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 8 cups water (for boiling)
  • Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Add the melted butter to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
  8. Punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into two pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 1 inch thick.
  9. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to form the bites.
  10. Working in batches, carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling baking soda bath for 30 seconds, turning once.
  11. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bites and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  12. Brush the tops of the warm bites generously with melted butter.
  13. Sprinkle immediately with coarse salt.
  14. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  15. Brush with more melted butter immediately after removing from the oven for a buttery finish.

Notes

  • Serve these warm with your favorite cheese sauce or honey mustard dip.
  • For a sweet variation, skip the coarse salt and toss the buttered bites in cinnamon sugar after baking.
  • If you want a copycat texture, do not skip the baking soda bath step.

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