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Soft Pretzel Bites

Soft Pretzel Bites are warm chewy little nuggets with a golden crust and perfectly salted exterior that kids find completely addictive. This kid friendly recipe is a fun baking project that little ones love helping with by rolling and shaping the dough.

4.5
55 min
🍴6 servings
🔥240 cal
🔖Easy
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Warm chewy homemade pretzel bites with a golden crust are the ultimate crowd-pleasing kid friendly baked snack.

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Nutrition per serving

240Calories
7gProtein
42gCarbs
5gFat
2gFiber

Ingredients

6servings

dough

bath

topping

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Instructions

1

Make the Dough

Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes then add flour and salt and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

2

Rest and Shape

Let dough rest for 20 minutes then roll into ropes and cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

3

Baking Soda Bath

Bring a pot of water with baking soda to a boil then drop pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds each and remove with a slotted spoon.

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4

Salt and Bake

Place boiled bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.

Substitutions

coarse sea saltcinnamon sugar for a sweet pretzel bite version kids love
all-purpose flourbread flour for a chewier and more authentic pretzel texture

Common mistakes

Skipping the baking soda bath which is essential for achieving the classic chewy pretzel texture and golden color
Not baking at a high enough temperature causing pretzel bites to be pale and soft instead of golden and crisp
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