Homemade Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy pretzel bites dipped in a baking soda bath for classic pretzel flavor, baked golden and ready for dipping.
Equipment
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ½ cup all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 9 cup water for the baking soda bath
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- coarse salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Cooking
- Mix the dough. Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, and butter in a stand mixer with a dough hook and mix 4 to 5 minutes until smooth.
- Rise. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 30 to 60 minutes until doubled.
- Prep. Preheat to 450 degrees F, line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and bring the water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
- Shape. Divide into 12 pieces, roll each into a 3/4 inch rope, and cut into 1 to 2 inch bites.
- Boil. Boil the bites in small batches for 30 seconds, then lift out with a slotted spoon onto the baking sheets.
- Bake. Brush with the egg wash, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake 12 to 14 minutes until deep golden.
Notes
Substitutions: Use warm water for the milk, or active dry yeast dissolved in the warm milk. One serving is about 6 bites.
Tips: Use a wide pot because the baking soda foams, and keep the boil to 30 seconds.
Storage: Keep at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or freeze. Reheat at 350 degrees F for 5 to 8 minutes.