Get ready to transform your kitchen into a gourmet pretzel paradise with these Super Easy Soft Pretzel Bites that are so delicious, they'll disappear faster than you can say "pass the salt"! Whether you're hosting a game night, craving a quick snack, or just want to impress your friends and family, these golden, buttery, perfectly salted pretzel bites are about to become your new culinary obsession. Forget complicated recipes – this foolproof method will have you creating bakery-quality pretzels in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Open the refrigerated pizza dough and unroll it completely on a clean, lightly floured surface.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into approximately 1-inch bite-sized squares, ensuring they are roughly uniform in size.
- In a large pot, bring 4-5 cups of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the 1/4 cup of baking soda to the boiling water, which will create a brief fizzing reaction.
- Working in small batches, carefully drop the dough bites into the boiling baking soda water. Allow them to boil for about 20-30 seconds, which helps create the classic pretzel exterior.
- Remove the boiled dough bites using a slotted spoon, letting excess water drain back into the pot, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel bite generously with the beaten egg, which will help create a golden, shiny exterior when baked.
- Sprinkle coarse salt evenly over the egg-washed pretzel bites, ensuring each piece gets a light coating.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzel bites are deep golden brown and puffy.
- Once removed from the oven, immediately brush the hot pretzel bites with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
- Allow the pretzel bites to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before serving warm. They can be enjoyed plain or with your favorite dipping sauce like mustard or cheese.
Tips
- Flour your work surface lightly to prevent the dough from sticking when cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- Use a slotted spoon when boiling the dough to ensure even coating and easy removal.
- Don't skip the baking soda bath – it's the secret to that authentic pretzel flavor and beautiful brown exterior.
- Make sure your egg wash covers the entire surface of each bite for a gorgeous golden color.
- Sprinkle salt immediately after egg washing to help it stick better.
- For extra flavor variations, try adding garlic powder, everything bagel seasoning, or even cinnamon sugar instead of plain salt.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, but they can be reheated in an oven at 350°F for 3-4 minutes if needed.
- Experiment with dipping sauces like honey mustard, cheese sauce, or marinara to find your favorite pairing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 5g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 35mg