Description
Soft, chewy, golden-brown pretzel bites brushed with melted butter and finished with coarse salt. These homemade pretzel bites are perfect for snacking, parties, and serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk or water (110 to 115°F)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 (0.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 9 cups water
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon water
- Pretzel salt or coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk or water and brown sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it stand for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
- Add the flour, melted butter, and fine sea salt. Stir until a dough forms, then knead for about 4 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add a little extra flour only if the dough is excessively sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bring the 9 cups of water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
- Divide the risen dough into portions. Roll each portion into a rope about 3/4-inch thick and cut into approximately 1-inch pieces.
- Working in batches, carefully place the pretzel pieces into the boiling baking soda bath for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush the pretzel bites with the egg wash and sprinkle with pretzel salt or coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush the warm pretzel bites with additional melted butter. Serve warm.
Notes
- Keep the milk or water between 110 and 115°F so the yeast can activate properly without being exposed to excessive heat.
- Add flour gradually during kneading. Using too much can make the pretzel bites dense instead of soft and chewy.
- For the best buttery finish, brush the pretzel bites with melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 48 pretzel bites
- Calories: 135 calories
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