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Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe

Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 32 1x

Description

Homemade soft pretzel bites bring German bakery magic straight to your kitchen with golden brown, chewy morsels perfect for dipping. Salt-kissed and irresistibly warm, these bite-sized treats will quickly become your new favorite snack that friends and family cannot resist.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count)
  • ¼ cup (60 milliliters) baking soda
  • 1 egg

Wash and Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Coarse salt

Instructions

  1. Warm the oven to 425°F (220°C) and carefully arrange parchment paper on a clean baking sheet to prevent sticking.
  2. Gently stretch and elongate each refrigerated biscuit dough into slender, uniform ropes approximately 6 inches long.
  3. Methodically slice each rope into four equal bite-sized segments, creating compact, bite-friendly portions.
  4. Fill a medium-sized pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, then gradually incorporate baking soda, stirring until completely dissolved.
  5. Carefully submerge the dough segments into the bubbling water, allowing each piece to bathe for precisely 15 seconds on each side to develop a distinctive pretzel exterior.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the water-bathed dough pieces onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
  7. Whisk one large egg thoroughly and delicately brush the surface of each dough bite, creating a glossy sheen.
  8. Generously sprinkle coarse kosher salt across the egg-washed dough, ensuring even distribution for maximum flavor.
  9. Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown coloration that signals perfect doneness.

Notes

  • Coarse salt adds a delightful crunch and brings out the pretzel’s authentic bakery flavor.
  • Egg wash creates a beautiful golden sheen and helps salt stick perfectly to the surface.
  • Boiling dough in baking soda water gives these bites their signature soft, chewy pretzel texture.
  • Cutting biscuit dough into small pieces ensures uniform cooking and bite-sized convenience.
  • Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup super quick and easy.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Appetizer
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 32
  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg