Easy Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft buttery pretzel bites. Just like what you would get at the ball game. The perfect appetizer, snack, game day food. It is a soft, but chewy, crispy outside, pillowy inside, and oh so delicious.
Serve with Roasted Poblano Cheese Sauce or Homemade Marinara for an awesome dipper!
Can you remember the first soft pretzel you ever tried? I do! It was at Costco. I grew up in a home where Costco was the main place we shopped, whether it was for shoes, food, clothes, books, or whatever. I mean, if Costco didn’t carry it, chances are I would not get it.
So I had this amazing pretzel, and went home and thought about it, and thought about it, and then asked my mom when the next time she was going would be. I think my mom may have mentioned it to my neighbor, who worked there, and she brought one to me! Haha, so my pretzel obsession started young, and was fueled by some amazing women.
I am so lucky I can now make them myself, as I don’t get to Costco as often as I want pretzels. So let’s get to the recipe so you too can enjoy soft pretzels!
Just remember, I made these savory, but you could totally leave out the garlic salt or other spices, and roll them in cinnamon and sugar after baking instead. Which is amazing, so try that too!
Easy Soft Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 11/2 cups warm water
- 1 Tbs white sugar
- 11/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbs active dry yeast
- 4-41/2 cups all purpose flour
- 4 Tbs melted butter
- 1 Tbs Garlic Salt or other spices: Rosemary thyme, or dill (If desired, add 1 Tbs of spice in to add some additional flavor)
Water Bath
- 9 cups water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
Instructions
- In a mixer with dough hook, combine warm water, white sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Stir everything together, then let it sit for 5 minutes to proof yeast. Be sure the yeast is active and foams a bit.
- When the 5 minutes it up, slowly add in flour and melted butter and garlic salt (or spice of choice) while mixer is going.
- When dough starts to pull away from the sides, you have enough flour
- Let knead for 5-7 minutes. Don't skip, set a timer.
- When the 5 minutes is up check the dough, it should be all in one ball and sides should be clean, if not there yet let knead for a few more minutes.
- Remove dough from mixing bowl, coat with olive oil, and return, let rise until double. (Approximately 1 hr in a warm kitchen)
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- In a large pot bring 9 cups of water and 1/2 cup baking soda to a boil
- While waiting for it to boil, separate dough into 12 equal pieces, and roll into ropes about a foot long. Then cut into 12 inch long pieces.
- Once boiling, drop pretzel bite pieces, into boiling water for 30 seconds.
- Remove and place on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Mix up egg wash by whisking together 1 large egg and water, brush over the top of the bites, and sprinkle large crystal salt over the top.
- Bake at 450 for 11-12 minutes
- Remove from baking tray to cooling rack, while cooling, mix together sugar and cinnamon, and melt butter
- Dip pretzels in melted butter (or brush it over the top), and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Christie says
I have been wanting to make pretzels from scratch for a while. These sound so delish, they are inspiring me.
Rachael says
Do it! They are not as hard as they seem.
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
Oh my goodness!! These look perfect! Soft pretzels are the best!
Rachael says
Thanks Sheena!
reneeskitchenadventures says
I’ve been wanting to make pretzel bites for the LONGEST time. These look wonderful! They need to get on my menu soon!
Rachael says
Thanks, my whole family enjoys them so I seem to make them frequently.
Mike Benayoun says
Wow, I need to try to make pretzel. Been meaning to try forever. Yours look gorgeous. Great job Rachael!!!
Rachael says
Thank you mike!
Valerie Brunmeier (@ValeriesKitchn) says
I’ve never tried making pretzels from scratch. These turned out so well..I want to try it!
Rachael says
Thanks Valerie! It is much easier than it seems.
The Foodie Affair says
I’ve made pretzels only once and we love them! I need to give these bite size a try. What a great snack!
Tara says
These look perfect, I am in love!!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Can’t wait to try these – and I LOVE the savory option! Nice!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Oh yum! These look amazing! 🙂
Sarah says
I’ve never made homemade pretzels before! I’ve got to try this recipe, you had me at garlic!