Walnut Free Snackable Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites are one of those snacks that feel almost magical — chewy on the inside, deeply golden on the outside, and impossible to stop eating once they hit the table. The secret to that signature pretzel chew and dark, glossy crust is the baking soda bath, which gives each little dough nugget its characteristic bite before it ever sees the oven. A finishing brush of melted butter and a shower of coarse salt takes them completely over the top. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward — just flour, yeast, butter, and salt — so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based oils sneaking into your snack. These are the kind of bites you make for a crowd and watch disappear in minutes, but they're just as satisfying pulled straight from the pan on a quiet afternoon. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce, or honestly, just as they are.
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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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