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Easy Pretzel Bites - soft and delicious homemade pretzel bites that you can't stop eating. Serve them with cheddar cheese sauce. A perfect snack any time of the day!
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Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
Homemade soft pretzels are so easy to make, and this recipe is practically fail proof. Cut the soft pretzels into bite-sized pieces and you have these delicious and addictive pretzel bites that you just can’t stop eating.
This week is all about snacking! I shared donut holes recipe a few days ago and today, I am serving up these cute, fun and utterly amazing soft pretzel bites with cheesy sauce as the dip.
I am sure you are hungry at the very thought of them.
How To Make Pretzels At Home
Pretzels are really easy to make at home, you don’t have to be at the mall to have soft pretzels. I have a super easy and fail proof pretzels recipe, which you should try out.
To summarize, it involves 4 simple steps:
- Making the pretzel dough and let it rise.
- Shape the dough into pretzels.
- Cook the pretzels in hot boiling water with baking soda.
- Bake the pretzels in the oven.
How To Turn Pretzel Into Pretzel Bites
This is an easy step and actually very fun. To turn pretzel into pretzel bites, do not shape the dough into the regular pretzel shape.
Instead, roll out the dough into rods and then cut the rods/logs into bite-sized pieces. Scroll down for the recipe and step-by-step picture guide.
How To Make Pretzel Bites
Start by adding the flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, and warm water to the bowl of your stand mixer. Pop on the dough hook and let it mix until everything comes together into a smooth dough. No need to fuss—just let the mixer do its thing.
Once the dough’s come together, tip it out onto a lightly floured surface. Give it a good knead—go for that smooth and stretchy texture. It should take you about 6 to 8 minutes. After that, just shape it into a ball, pop it into a bowl, cover it up, and let it chill in a warm spot for about an hour, or until it’s puffed up and doubled in size.
Go ahead and get your oven preheating to 400°F (207°C). While that’s heating up, grab a large saucepan and bring 4 cups of water to a boil with the baking soda—this is what’s gonna give the dough that classic pretzel-y finish. While the water’s coming to a boil, just divide your dough into 4 equal pieces so it’s ready to go.
Take each piece of dough and roll it out into a little log—kinda like you’re making playdough snakes. Then just chop it up into bite-sized bits, about an inch long. Doesn’t have to be perfect, just roughly even so they cook up nicely.
Toss a handful of those dough pieces into the boiling water—don’t overcrowd it, just do a few at a time. Let them hang out in there for about 30 seconds, then scoop them out with a slotted spoon and let them chill on some paper towels to drain off the extra water.
Go ahead and lay the dough bites out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper—makes cleanup way easier. Give them a little sprinkle of salt on top (as much or as little as you like), then pop the tray in the oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, until they’re nice and golden brown.
While those little pretzel bites are getting toasty in the oven, let’s make that cheddar cheese sauce—super easy. Melt some butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the flour. It’ll look kinda paste-like, and that’s exactly what you want. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking non-stop so it stays nice and smooth. Once that’s all in, toss in the cheese and keep whisking until it melts into this creamy, dreamy sauce. Kill the heat and pour it into a little bowl for dipping.
As soon as the pretzel bites come out of the oven—golden and perfect—toss them in some melted butter while they’re still warm. Just roll ’em around until they’re all glossy and buttery. Then serve them up right away with that cheddar cheese sauce on the side.
Toppings For Pretzel Bites
There are so many variations but I love the classic butter and kosher salt combination. You can’t go wrong with it.
All you have to do is brush the pretzel bites with egg wash, butter and top the surface with a sprinkle of kosher salt or course sea salt.
How Do You Serve Pretzel Bites
The options are unlimited. For savory pretzel bites, go with a cheesy cheddar sauce or cream cheese. If you like them sweet, coat them generously with melted butter and then cinnamon sugar.
Either way, they are absolutely delightful. It’s a snack that is both enjoyed by kids and grown ups. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 450 calories per serving.
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Easy Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 7/8 to 1 cup warm water
- 4 cups water, bring it to oil
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , or coarse salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheddar Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Place the flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, and warm water into a stand mixer bowl. Beat with the dough hook until well combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Then, divide the dough into 4 portions.
- Roll each piece of dough into a log, then cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length.
- Add the dough pieces to the boiling water in batches for 30 seconds. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle them with salt. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- While the bites are in the oven, make the Cheddar Cheese Sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until combined. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously. Then, add the cheese, whisking constantly until melted. Turn off the heat and transfer the sauce to a dipping bowl.
- Remove the pretzel bites from the oven and roll them in the melted butter. Serve immediately with the Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I substitute whole wheat pastry flour for all purpose flour?
I wouldn’t recommend using whole wheat pastry flour for this recipe. It will make the pretzel bites too soft and not as chewy as with all purpose flour.