Pretzel Bites
These warm and chewy pretzel bites are an irresistible kid friendly recipe that makes a fantastic after-school snack or party food. Kids love rolling the dough into ropes and twisting the pieces into fun little nuggets.
Soft and chewy homemade pretzel bites with a golden crust perfect for dipping in cheese sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
dough
baking soda bath
topping
Instructions
Make and Rise the Dough
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour and 1 teaspoon of salt and knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Shape the Pretzel Bites
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into 6 pieces and let kids roll each into a long rope about 18 inches long. Cut each rope into 1.5 inch pieces.
Baking Soda Bath
Bring 4 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil in a medium pot. Boil the pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds each, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheets. This step creates the classic chewy pretzel texture.
Top and Bake
Brush each pretzel bite with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown. Serve warm with cheese sauce or mustard for dipping.
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