Pregnancy Friendly Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and golden brown with that signature pretzel snap on the outside — these little bites hit every craving at once. When you're pregnant and snack cravings strike hard, having something warm and homemade ready to go feels like a genuine win. The dough comes together with straightforward pantry staples, and the baking soda bath is what gives each bite that deep, mahogany crust and satisfying chew without any mystery ingredients to second-guess. A quick 30-second dip and a hot oven do all the heavy lifting, so the process is more approachable than it looks. Finishing them with a brush of melted butter and a generous sprinkle of coarse salt right out of the oven means every single bite is perfectly seasoned. They're best served warm, which makes them ideal for sharing — or honestly, for keeping all to yourself on the couch.
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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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