**Irresistible 5-Ingredient Homemade Pretzel Bites You’ll Crave**
Homemade Pretzel Bites are a quick and easy party snack, perfect for any gathering. These soft, golden brown bites are made from a simple yeast dough and topped with coarse sea salt for that classic pretzel taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: ~50 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- Cooking spray or extra butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Mix warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Let dough rise for 30 minutes. Cut into ropes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil pieces in water mixed with baking soda for 30 seconds.
- Place bites on a greased baking sheet, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm (110°F) to activate the yeast properly.
- Knead the dough well for the best texture.
- Boiling the dough briefly gives the pretzel bites their signature chewiness.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg