Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe
Learn how to make delicious soft pretzel bites. They’re kid-friendly and so easy to make at home. Make them for an afternoon snack or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tsp active dry yeast
- 22 ounces flour, approximately 4½ cups
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- large pot of water
- approximately 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk + 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Combine the water, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam.
- Add the flour and butter knead using the dough hook for about 5 minutes.
- Spray a clean bowl with oil, add dough ball and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Meanwhile, divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a long rope. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Drop pretzels into the boiling water, a few at a time, for 30 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula or a slotted spoon.
- Place on a baking sheet, brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with salt or cinnamon & sugar if desired.
- Bake 10-12 minutes.
Notes
I use all-purpose flour or a half AP/half white whole wheat.
Find it online: https://letthekidscook.com/soft-pretzel-bites/
