High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites are one of those snacks that feel almost impossible to replicate at home — and yet this recipe absolutely nails that chewy, golden, deeply savory bite you'd expect from a pretzel cart. The magic comes from a quick baking soda bath before baking, which gives each piece that signature dark mahogany crust and satisfying chew without any mystery additives. Every ingredient here is straightforward pantry staple territory: flour, yeast, butter, salt, and water — nothing more, nothing less. That simplicity is exactly what makes this a smart choice when you're trying to avoid the sweeteners and syrups that sneak into so many store-bought pretzel products. A generous brush of melted butter straight out of the oven and a shower of coarse salt put these firmly in "impossible to stop eating" territory. They're perfect for game day spreads, after-school snacking, or honestly just standing over the baking sheet in your kitchen.
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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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