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Published: Sep 23, 2019 · Modified: Dec 5, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Pretzel Bites

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Mini sized soft pretzel being dipped into mustard.

Pretzel Bites are a perfect mouth popping snack! These soft pretzel bites have all the delicious flavor of your favorite pup pretzel. Make a batch of this delicious snack and eat plain or dipped in mustard.

Soft pretzels sprinkled with salt on a white board.

I have a confession to make.  I love pretzels!  I love pretzel sticks, pretzel rods, twisted pretzels , chocolate dipped pretzels, pretzel rolls and of course fresh pretzels.  These pretzel bites are a fresh pretzel in a mini size.

Bites are perfect because they are easy to make, and I don't have as much guilt if I eat a handful - or two!  I mean they are minis, right?

A small pretzel dipped into a bowl of mustard.

I've made these bite sized pretzels on several different occasions. They are perfect when you want a fun snack for  your family or a treat at a party. I love making them on the weekend when we are watching football. They are perfect by themselves or dipped in mustard or a cheese sauce.

Table of Contents
Are these pretzel bites hard or soft?
Steps to make
How long do fresh pretzels last?
Why do I need to boil the pretzel dough before baking?
Other great finger food
Equipment I used to make these pretzel bites
Pretzel Bites

Are these pretzel bites hard or soft?

These are a soft pretzel. They remind me of the large twisted pretzels you get from a street vendor or a hot pretzel shop.

A pile of mini pretzels.

Steps to make

  1. Place water, yeast and sugar in a bowl of a stand mixer
  2. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes until bubbly
  3. Add salt and 2 cups of flour
  4. Continue adding flour ¼ cup at a time until the dough forms a ball Bread dough forming a ball around a dough hook.
  5. Knead dough in mixer for 10 minutes
  6. Place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Kneaded bread dough in a bowl.
  7. Allow dough to sit at room temperature until the dough has doubled in size. Dough fully proofed sitting in a glass bowl.
  8. Punch down dough and cut into eight pieces.
  9. Working with just one piece at a time (keep other pieces covered) form dough into a 10 inch rope.A long rope of pretzel dough on a counter.

  10. Cut rope into one inch pieces.
  11. Repeat with remaining dough
  12. In a large pot boil 6 cups of water and add baking soda. Once boiling, add 10-12 pretzels. You will need to do this in several batches because you don't want to overcrowd the pot.
  13. Boil until dough floats to the top - approximately 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon or a skimmer so the water drains off. Place on a paper towel and then move to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.Boiled pretzels pieces on a sieve.

  14. While the pretzels are still damp, sprinkle with coarse salt. Pretzel dough on a baking sheet with sprinkled salt.
  15. Continue with remaining dough.

    Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

How long do fresh pretzels last?

I find these bites are best eaten the same day they are made.

Close up of a pretzel bite with coarse salt.

Why do I need to boil the pretzel dough before baking?

Boiling pretzel dough in water with baking soda is what gives pretzels that distinct exterior. It helps the pretzels puff up and creates that crackly surface. The dough is only boiled for about a minute and then removed to a baking sheet. They are fully baked in an oven.

Other great finger food

  • Crispy Chickpeas
  • Mini Taco Cups
  • Baked Tortilla Chips
  • Bake Pita Chips
  • Tortilla Pinwheels 

Equipment I used to make these pretzel bites

  • Stand Mixer
  • Bench Scraper
  • Skimmer - for scooping pretzels out of boiling water
  • Coarse Salt

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

If you loved this recipe you'll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my appetizers here!

Soft pretzels sprinkled with salt on a white board.

Pretzel Bites

Kathy
Pretzel snack bites
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Rise Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
Course Baking, Bread, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Dozen
Calories 439 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups water (warm)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast (or one package)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ - 4 cups flour
  • 6 cups boiling water
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda

Topping

  • 1 teaspoon Coarse salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix 1 ½ cups water, yeast, and sugar.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
  • Add salt and 2 cups of flour. Mix
  • Continue mixing and gradually add flour until dough is no longer sticky.
  • Knead in a stand mixer for 10 minutes.
  • Place into a greased bowl, cover and let sit until doubled in size (1 - 1 ½ hours)
  • Punch down dough and cut into eight pieces.
  • Working with just one piece at a time (keep other pieces covered) form dough into a 10 inch rope.
  • Cut rope into one inch pieces.
  • Repeat with remaining dough;
  • In a large pot boil 6 cups of water and add baking soda. Once boiling, add cut 10-12 pretzels. You will need to do this in several batches because you don't want to overcrowd the pan.
  • Boil until dough floats to the top - approximately 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon so the water will drain off. Place on a paper towel and then move to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • While the pretzels are still damp, sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Continue with remaining dough.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Dip pretzels in mustard, cheese sauce or eat plain
  • Pretzels are best eaten the same day they are made

Nutrition

Serving: 1DozenCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 13gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 622mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gCalcium: 19mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Homemade Pretzels, Pretzel Bites, Soft Pretzels
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This recipe was originally posted in March 2016. The recipe, directions and photos have been updated.

Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour

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  1. rita says

    January 18, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    My first attempt at pretzel bites! It was so much fun for both myself and my 8 year old granddaughter We used 2 cups each of white and whole wheat flour. The only problem we had was getting enough of the salt to stick! A bit of dipping sauce solved that problem very nicely! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 18, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      What a fun cooking project for you and your granddaughter! The trick to getting the salt to stick is to sprinkle it on as soon as you remove them from the water bath, while they are still damp.

      Reply
  2. Valentina says

    September 25, 2019 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    Ooooh, I love a soft pretzel and these little bites are perfect. Only I would surely eat way too many! If there is such a thing. 🙂 ~Valentina

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 28, 2019 at 8:34 am

      I tend to eat more than my share!

      Reply
  3. David @ Spiced says

    September 23, 2019 at 5:31 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for reposting this recipe, Kathy! I totally need to make a batch of these for next weekend's football games! The only problem is I might just eat the entire batch myself. Haha!

    Reply
  4. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    March 31, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I love making pretzels dogs and pretzel buns. I've never made bites. These would be so dangerous. I wouldn't be able to stop! They look phenomenal, Kathy 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 01, 2016 at 5:22 am

      I haven't made dogs or buns...I'd better bake some more pretzels!

      Reply
  5. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    March 29, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Delicious! I am afraid they won't last long in my house! 😉

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 29, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Love that there are so many pretzel lovers out there!

      Reply
  6. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    March 29, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Oh gosh I'm the same way, I LOVEEE soft pretzels! These bites sound delicious!!

    Reply
  7. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    March 29, 2016 at 11:10 am

    I love pretzels, too, Kathy! I can't imagine any being leftover cause these are so cute & delicious!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 29, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      You are right....not sure what I was thinking! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    March 28, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Kathy, these pretzel bites look absolutely fab! The ultimate comfort food. I share your love of pretzel!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 28, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      They are the ultimate comfort food and ultimate snacking food!

      Reply
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