Description
Soft, chewy homemade pretzel bites that are perfect for snacking at gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled, plus more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups warm milk (or water, around 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 9 cups water
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg (mixed with 1 tablespoon of water)
Instructions
- In your stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, warm milk, butter, and salt.
- Mix on medium speed with a dough hook for 4-5 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm area for 30-60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring the water and baking soda to a rolling boil.
- Take the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ¾-inch rope and cut into 1-2 inch bites.
- Carefully drop the bites into boiling water for about 30 seconds, then transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush each bite with the egg wash and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until nicely golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm with a side of honey mustard for dipping. For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk with water or a non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pretzel, snacks, homemade, baking, game day