Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites: 7 Reasons to Indulge
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Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 pretzel bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, mix flour and salt together.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- In a large pot, bring about 10 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda carefully to avoid splattering.
- Once dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1-2 inches in size). Roll each piece into a ball.
- Boil each pretzel bite in the baking soda bath for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg and brush it over the pretzel bites. This will give them a beautiful golden color.
- Generously sprinkle coarse sea salt over the pretzel bites.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush with melted butter for that buttery finish.
Notes
- Follow the steps for perfect pretzel bites.
- Adjust baking time for desired doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg