Brazil Nut 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 how straightforward the whole process actually is. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, butter, and salt, then gets a quick dip in a baking soda bath before hitting a screaming-hot oven. That alkaline bath is the real secret, giving each bite its signature deep mahogany crust and that unmistakable chewy, slightly tangy interior you'd expect from a ballpark or a good German bakery. A brush of melted butter and a shower of coarse salt right out of the oven takes them completely over the top. The ingredient list is refreshingly simple — no specialty items, no nut-based flours, no hidden allergens to decode — just pantry staples that come together into something genuinely crowd-pleasing. These are perfect for game day, after-school snacking, or honestly just a Tuesday when you want something warm and salty. Serve them with mustard, cheese sauce, or straight from the pan — they won't last long either way.
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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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