Basket of salted pretzel bites with cheese dip.
Chewy, golden pretzel bites are the perfect game-day snack.
The baking soda bath is the secret to real pretzel flavor and crust.
They’re easier than you think, and so worth it.
Why You’ll Love This Pretzel Bites
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- Chewy crust: Classic pretzel texture.
- Perfect for dipping: Cheese sauce or mustard.
- Party-friendly: Bite-size and shareable.
- Make-ahead: Reheats well.
- Fun baking project: Big payoff.
Ingredients for Pretzel Bites
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- Warm water (1 1/2 cups), active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons), sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Flour (4 cups), salt (1 1/2 teaspoons), melted butter (3 tablespoons)
- Baking soda (2/3 cup) + water (10 cups) for bath
- Egg (1) for wash, coarse salt for topping
How to Make Pretzel Bites
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- 1. Activate yeast 5 minutes. Mix dough and knead 5–7 minutes. Rise 45 minutes.
- 2. Roll into ropes and cut 1-inch bites.
- 3. Simmer bites 20–30 seconds in baking-soda water. Drain.
- 4. Egg wash, salt, bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes.
Tips for Perfect Pretzel Bites
- Don’t skip the baking soda bath.
- Boil briefly for best flavor.
- Bake hot for deep color.
- Reheat in oven for best texture.
Variations & Substitutions
- Cinnamon sugar finish.
- Everything seasoning topping.
- Add cheddar near the end of baking.
- Serve with mustard trio.
Make-Ahead & Freezing
Fridge: 3 days. Freeze baked bites: 2 months. Reheat at 350°F until warm.
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
- Cheese sauce, mustard, or honey butter.
- Soup or chili side.
- Snack board addition.
Recipe Card
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 60 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Reader Review: They tasted like the pretzel shop. The bath was easier than I expected!
Leave a rating if you try them. What’s your favorite dip?