Red Meat Allergy Friendly Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and finished with a shower of flaky salt, these pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears the moment you set them on the table. The dough comes together with pantry staples — flour, yeast, butter, and water — so there's nothing here that would raise a red flag for anyone managing a red meat allergy. That quick dip in a baking soda bath is the real magic trick, giving each bite that signature deep-brown crust and satisfying chew you'd expect from a proper pretzel. A brush of melted butter straight out of the oven takes them completely over the top. They're great on their own, but even better alongside a dipping sauce of your choice. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, this is one of those recipes that feels way more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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