These soft pretzel bites are perfect! They’re salty, fluffy and have that perfect chewy soft pretzel crust.
**This post is sponsored by La Terra Fina. As always opinions are mine alone.
I’ll be honest, occasionally when Nate and I aren’t in the mood to cook dinner and we want to eat out we head to the mall food court for dinner. Like, before we headed to the hospital to have Colby and I wanted to have one last meal before I couldn’t eat any more for several hours. Or this Friday night. Its nice that we can both grab something we want to eat and it doesn’t have to be from the same place. Some of our favorites are Orange Julius, Chick Fil A, cheap chinese, soft pretzels, Subway sandwiches and more. I came across a soft pretzel bite recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction, I knew I had to try making them at home, because it would keep me from having to go to the mall for them. Plus this way I could make my own dip, or choose what dip I wanted to dunk my pretzel bites into.
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Now these soft pretzel bites are perfect! They’re salty, fluffy and have that perfect chewy soft pretzel crust. Plus they can be ready in just under an hour, for a simple and quick treat, perfect to snack on or great for serving at a party.
The trick to getting that great golden pretzel crust is by boiling a big pot of water and baking soda together and then dunking the pretzel bites into the water for about 20-30 seconds before baking them.
Now, the great thing about making these delicious morsels at home, like I said before is that I got to dip them into some hot La Terra Fina Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip. The creamy and flavorful dip was the perfect combo with the chewy salty pretzel bites.
I definitely will be making these bites again for the big game this Sunday and enjoying them with some creamy La Terra Fina dips. Its seriously the perfect game day snack!
Have I convinced you yet? La Terra Fina Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan dip is gluten free, preservative free and trans fat free and can be found at Costco or many specialty stores in Northern California. I also enjoy it spread on turkey sandwiches, in pasta, or with veggies and chips.
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Soft Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 TBS brown sugar
- 2 TBS melted butter
- 4 cups flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 TBS water
- coarse sea salt
For the baking soda bath:
- 9 cups of water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
For dipping:
- La Terra Fina Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
Instructions
- Dissolve your yeast in your warm water in a large bowl. Stir together for about 1 minute until mostly combined.
- Add in your salt, sugar and butter and stir everything together.
- Add in your flour, 1 cup at a time until dough is thick and no longer sticky. Add more flour 1 TBS at a time if needed to make sure dough isn't sticky. (Poke dough with your finger, and dough should bounce back - then it is ready)
- Lightly flour a flat surface.
- Knead your dough for 3 minutes and form into a ball.
- Oil a large bowl with nonstick spray and place dough in. Cover bowl with a towel and place in a warm area.
- Allow to rest in warm area for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- Bring 9 cups of water with 1/2 cup of baking soda to boil.
- Cut your dough ball into 6 sections.
- Roll each section into long ropes about 20-22 inches long.
- Cut each rope into about 10-12 1.5 inch pieces.
- Drop one rope worth of pretzel bites into your baking soda bath and let sit for 20-30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone liner.
- Beat 1 large egg and water in a small bowl.
- Brush egg wash over each pretzel bite.
- Sprinkle the tops with coarse sea salt.
- Bake each tray for 15 minutes or until pretzels are golden brown and some of the tops have cracked
- Remove from oven.
- Serve hot with your choice of yummy dip or plain
Nutrition
Enjoy these chewy and salty soft pretzel bites for a great snack!
Natalie says
How many calories per serving and how much is a serving?
Aimee says
Sorry, the nutrititional info should be added now. It’s calories per bite.
Grace says
I made these today and they were DELICIOUS! I used this as a base recipe and made half salty, half cinnamon sugar. It was relatively easy and very fun!
For any dairy free folks, melted coconut oil works just fine in place of the melted butter.
Elizabeth Ng says
I am definitely going to try making these, as well as the cinnamon sugar ones since the main recipe is the same. Just a small question about the egg wash tho. Is there a reason why its (egg+water) for the cinnamon sugar ones and just egg for the salty savoury ones?
And also, if i were to keep the cinnamon sugar ones for consumption later do i only do butter+cinnamon sugar coating when i want to eat them?
Aimee says
Sorry about that! I’d do egg and water for both, I just forgot to add the water to the regular ones. Or you can leave the egg wash off, it just helps them turn more golden brown 🙂
Rebekah says
Have you tried these with gluten-free flour? This recipe pops up when doing a gluten-free search but it is probably because the dip you recommend is gluten free?
Ellen says
I have not made these with gluten free flour. All my experience with gluten free is a change of texture, even crumblier and drier. You might choose to follow this recipe from King Arthur; they are always trustworthy on gluten free recipes: https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/gluten-free-soft-pretzels-recipe
chicook13 says
Thank you for clarifying on step 17. I can’t wait to make these!
chicook13 says
In step 17, bake until…????
Aimee Berrett says
Sorry, until they are golden brown and start to crack on top. Fixed the recipe!
Rachael Yerkes @ Eazy Peazy Mealz says
We love love love soft pretzels, and yours look delicious. Pinned.
Cathy Henry says
Homemade pretzels are always amazing!
Debra says
These sound so amazing! Yum!
dishofdailylife says
Your little pretzel bites look amazing and so does that dip!
Aimee Berrett says
Thanks! They’re both so tasty!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
These look AMAZING!! And I’ve got to give that dip a try for sure!
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you Kristi! You’ve got to try the pretzels and the dips!
nmburk says
Homemade pretzels are so yummy! I bet they go great with that dip 🙂
savoryexperiments says
My family would LOVE these!
Our Mini Family (@ourminifamily) says
These bites look amazing! I have to try them–I should make them for Sunday!
Aimee Berrett says
I hope you do try them! They would be completely perfect for Sunday! I’m hoping to make them again!
Cassie says
Oooh! I want some!
chessonab says
These look so yummy! I love soft pretzels, but soft pretzel “bites” sound even better!
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you! I think they are!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These look amazing! Love all soft pretzels of any type! These bites would be perfect for game day!
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you Kelly! I’m hoping to make another batch on sunday!
Britni says
YUM! Love me some pretzels.
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you Britni! Me too!
barbaramcglone says
These are beautiful! And you make them seem so simple.
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you Barbara! They were simple AND delicious!
triedandtasty says
Those look so delicious! Love little pretzel bites! Pinning!
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you Yvonne!
Michelle De La Cerda says
I can’t do the pretzel knot, but I think I can handle these!
Aimee Berrett says
Totally more manageable, and easier to snack on too 😉
Jamie @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says
I definitely need to try these!
Natalie @ Life Made Simple says
These are gorgeous! I love homemade pretzels and these bites are calling my name!
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you so much Natalie!
Diane (@MamalDiane) says
I will definitely be making these. What a wonderful combination!