Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites bring everything you love about classic soft pretzels into bite-sized, irresistibly warm pieces. They’re chewy on the inside, golden on the outside and brushed generously with melted butter right after baking. Perfect for snacks, parties, game days or fun baking days at home, these pretzel bites come together with simple dough and the essential baking-soda bath for true pretzel flavor.
Prep Time: ~20 minutes
Rise Time: ~1 hour
Cook Time: ~15 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for dough)
- Baking soda bath: 10 cups water + 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1–2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 3–4 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Step-by-Step Instructions
➜ In a large bowl combine warm water, yeast and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
➜ Add salt, melted butter and flour. Mix until dough forms, then knead 4–5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
➜ Preheat oven to 425°F. Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
➜ Turn risen dough onto a floured surface. Divide into 6–8 pieces, roll each into long ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
➜ Working in batches, drop pretzel pieces into the boiling baking-soda bath for 20–30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a lined baking sheet.
➜ Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake 12–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
➜ Brush warm pretzel bites generously with melted butter and serve immediately.
Pro Tips (FAQ-style)
Do I have to use the baking-soda bath?
Yes—this step creates the signature pretzel flavor and chewy golden exterior.
Can I prep the dough ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate the dough after kneading; bring to room temperature and allow to rise before shaping.
Can I make sweet pretzel bites?
Absolutely. Skip the salt and toss warm bites in cinnamon sugar after brushing with butter.
Nutrition Summary
Chewy, buttery soft pretzel bites perfect for snacking.
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar
1 serving | ~210 kcal | ~5 g | ~33 g | ~6 g | ~1 g | ~2 g
Nutrition facts are estimated.
