Nightshade Free Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Warm, chewy, and finished with a generous shower of flaky salt, these soft pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears the moment they hit the table. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — just flour, yeast, butter, and a few pantry staples — which means there's nothing lurking that would trip up anyone avoiding nightshades. That classic deep-brown crust comes entirely from a quick dip in a baking soda bath, a traditional technique that creates the signature chew and color without any tomato-based sauces, peppers, or spice blends to worry about. Kneading the dough until it's smooth and letting it rise properly are the two steps that really pay off, giving you that pillowy, bakery-style interior. The finishing brush of melted butter ties everything together and makes the coarse salt stick in the most satisfying way. These are equally at home alongside a creamy dip, tucked into a lunchbox, or eaten straight off the baking sheet while they're still steaming.
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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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