Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Chewy, soft golden pretzel bites finished with melted butter and salt. Perfect for snacking or parties.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Dough
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360 ml warm water (about 43°C)
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2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
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13 g granulated sugar
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500 g all-purpose flour
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5 g salt
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28 g unsalted butter, melted
→ Boiling & Baking
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6 g baking soda (for water bath)
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1.4 litres water (for boiling)
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56 g unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
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Coarse salt for topping
# How to Prepare:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
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Add flour, salt, and 28 g of melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir to form a rough dough. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with dough hook.
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Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm area for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
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Preheat oven to 220°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large pot, bring 1.4 litres water and the baking soda to a rolling boil.
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Punch down the risen dough to deflate. Divide into 4 portions. Roll each into a rope 45–50 cm long and cut into 2.5 cm pieces.
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Working in batches, drop the dough pieces into boiling baking soda water for 20–30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on prepared baking sheets.
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Brush each pretzel bite with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt to taste.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp.
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Remove from oven and, if desired, brush with additional melted butter. Serve warm for best texture.
# Extra Tips:
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For a sweet version, omit coarse salt and toss baked pretzel bites in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
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Freeze leftover pretzel bites; reheat in the oven until warmed through for a quick snack.