Almond Free Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites are one of those snacks that feel almost impossible to replicate at home — until you try this recipe and realize they're genuinely straightforward. The dough comes together with pantry staples like flour, yeast, butter, and salt, with zero nuts or nut-derived ingredients anywhere in the mix. That baking soda bath is the real secret weapon here: a quick 30-second dip gives each bite that signature chewy, glossy exterior before it ever hits the oven. They bake up to a deep mahogany brown that looks seriously impressive, and a brush of melted butter plus a shower of coarse salt right out of the oven makes them absolutely irresistible. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, store-bought pretzel snacks can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, so making a batch from scratch is both safer and honestly more satisfying. Serve them warm with mustard, a cheese dip, or just straight off the pan — they won't last long either way.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
6 servings
For the dough
- 1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110°f / 43°c)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the baking soda bath
- 8 cups water
- ⅓ cup baking soda
For finishing
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ tsp coarse pretzel salt or flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5–7 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
- 2
Add the melted butter (from the dough portion), fine salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–6 minutes, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and springs back slowly when poked.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!