Nutmeg 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 they're genuinely straightforward. The dough comes together with just flour, yeast, butter, and salt, then gets a quick dip in a baking soda bath before hitting a hot oven, which is exactly what gives each bite that signature chewy interior and deep mahogany crust. No spice blends, no pre-mixed seasonings, no hidden aromatics — just clean, simple ingredients you can verify yourself, which makes this a stress-free bake for anyone avoiding certain spices. The finishing touch of melted butter and coarse pretzel salt is simple and completely satisfying. Pull them out of the oven warm and they disappear fast, so consider doubling the batch. Whether you're serving them as a party snack or just treating yourself on a weekend afternoon, these little bites deliver serious pretzel-shop energy right from your own 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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