Description
Soft, bite-sized pretzel bites with a golden, chewy texture, brushed with butter and sprinkled with coarse sea salt, perfect for snacking or serving at parties.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (essential for creating the chewy texture)
- Baking soda (for that classic pretzel flavor and beautiful golden color)
- Unsalted butter (for brushing over the pretzels to add richness)
- Coarse sea salt (for the perfect touch of saltiness)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Gradually add 1 cup of warm water and 1 packet of active dry yeast. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the pretzel bites: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into small pieces, then roll each piece into a long rope (about 1 inch thick). Cut each rope into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 inches long).
- Boil the pretzel bites: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding ¼ cup of baking soda to the water. Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water, cooking them for about 30 seconds each, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the pretzels: Brush the pretzel bites with melted unsalted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve: Allow the pretzel bites to cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce, such as mustard, cheese, or a sweet glaze.
Notes
- For cheese-stuffed pretzel bites, stuff each bite with a small cube of cheese before boiling and baking.
- For a sweet twist, toss the baked pretzel bites in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
- Brush with garlic butter instead of regular butter for an extra savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
