Cashew 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 pantry staples like flour, yeast, butter, and salt, with zero nuts or nut-derived ingredients anywhere in sight. That baking soda bath is the real secret weapon here: a quick 30-second dip gives each bite that signature chewy, glossy exterior before the oven works its magic and turns them a gorgeous deep mahogany brown. A generous brush of melted butter and a shower of coarse salt right out of the oven makes them absolutely irresistible. These are the kind of bites that disappear fast at a party, but they're just as satisfying pulled straight from the pan on a quiet afternoon. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, the clean, simple ingredient list here means you can snack freely without scanning labels or second-guessing a thing.
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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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