Lactose 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, water, and a small amount of butter, which means there's no dairy-heavy enrichment to worry about and no hidden milk solids lurking in the ingredient list. That quick dip in a baking soda bath is the real magic here: it gives each bite that signature chewy, deeply browned crust that you'd expect from a proper pretzel without any complicated equipment. Once they come out of the oven, a brush of melted butter and a shower of coarse salt is all it takes to finish them off. The result is warm, pillowy on the inside, satisfyingly chewy on the outside, and genuinely hard to stop eating. These are perfect for game day, a casual get-together, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you want something salty and homemade.
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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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