Black Pepper Free Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and finished with a generous brush of melted butter, these pretzel bites deliver everything you love about a classic ballpark snack in a perfectly poppable size. The baking soda bath is the real secret here — it gives each bite that signature deep mahogany crust and satisfying chew that you just can't get any other way. Because the seasoning is kept simple with just coarse salt or flaky sea salt, there's zero concern about hidden spice blends sneaking in unwanted heat or irritants. That matters more than people realize, since so many store-bought pretzels and seasoning packets lean heavily on pepper-forward mixes. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes the whole process feel as relaxed as it should be. Fresh out of the oven, these bites are genuinely hard to stop eating — warm, salty, and just a little bit addictive in the best possible way. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear before they even have a chance to cool down.
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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.
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