Breastfeeding Friendly Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Warm, chewy, and impossible to stop eating, these little pretzel bites hit that salty-buttery craving in the most satisfying way. The dough comes together with simple pantry staples — flour, yeast, butter, and salt — so you know exactly what's going into every bite, which matters when you're paying close attention to what you eat. The classic baking soda bath is what gives each piece that signature deep-brown crust and soft, pillowy interior, and it's a completely straightforward step once you see it in action. Brushing them with melted butter straight out of the oven and finishing with a generous sprinkle of coarse salt takes them from good to genuinely hard to share. They're the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is made entirely from real, recognizable ingredients with no mystery additives or preservatives hiding in the mix. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll have a crowd-pleasing snack ready to grab whenever hunger strikes between meals.
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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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