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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites with Baking Soda Bath

A close-up of freshly baked, golden brown soft pretzel bites sprinkled with coarse salt on a white plate.
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Make soft and chewy pretzel bites from scratch. These golden, salty snacks are perfect for game day appetizers or party snacks and use a simple baking soda bath for authentic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for brushing
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 8 cups water (for boiling bath)
  • Coarse salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Shape the bites: Punch down the dough. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 1 inch thick. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form your pretzel bites.
  5. Prepare the bath: In a large, shallow pot, bring 8 cups of water and the 1/2 cup of baking soda to a rolling boil.
  6. Boil the bites: Working in batches, carefully drop about 10-12 pretzel bites into the boiling baking soda water. Boil for 30 seconds, then use a slotted spoon to remove them. Place the boiled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush the boiled pretzel bites with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
  8. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the pretzel bites are golden brown.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like cheese dip or mustard.

Notes

  • For a sweet variation, skip the coarse salt and toss the baked, buttered bites in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • If you want a shortcut, you can substitute canned biscuit dough for the homemade dough, cutting the biscuits into quarters before boiling.
  • Serve these crowd pleasing appetizers with a homemade beer cheese dip for the ultimate game day snack.

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