Turkey Free Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Warm, chewy, and finished with a generous shower of coarse salt, these soft pretzel bites are the kind of snack that disappears the moment they hit the table. The magic is all in the baking soda bath — a quick 30-second dip in boiling water gives each little bite that signature deep mahogany crust and satisfyingly chewy interior you'd expect from a proper pretzel. The dough itself comes together with pantry staples like flour, yeast, and butter, so there's nothing mysterious or hard to source here. A hot oven and a brush of melted butter right out of the bake seals the deal, adding richness that makes the salt really sing. These are completely free from poultry in any form, which means no sneaky meat-based additives or broths to worry about — just honest, straightforward baking. They're ideal for game day, a casual get-together, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you want something genuinely satisfying. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them vanish.
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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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