Soft Homemade Pretzel Bites

Name: Soft Homemade Pretzel Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 packet active dry yeast; 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup baking soda; 4 cups water for boiling; Coarse sea salt for topping; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted for brushing

These bite sized soft pretzels are perfectly chewy and go great with a side of warm cheese dip.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

1 hour 35 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about making soft pretzels right in your own kitchen. These little bites are soft on the inside with that classic golden crust on the outside, and they come together much easier than you might think.

My family loves these because they disappear in minutes. If you want to switch things up, try brushing them with melted butter and sprinkling them with cinnamon sugar instead of salt for a sweet treat.

🧺 Ingredients

1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 packet active dry yeast
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup baking soda
4 cups water for boiling
Coarse sea salt for topping
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted for brushing

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Combine the warm water, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for five minutes until it looks foamy.
2
Add the flour and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms and then knead it on a floured surface for about five minutes until smooth.
3
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for about one hour until it doubles in size.
4
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5
Bring the four cups of water and baking soda to a gentle boil in a large pot.
6
Divide the dough into eight sections and roll each into a long rope. Cut the ropes into one inch pieces.
7
Drop the dough bites into the boiling water for thirty seconds, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
8
Sprinkle the tops with coarse sea salt and bake for ten to twelve minutes until they are a deep golden brown.
9
Brush the hot bites with melted butter immediately after taking them out of the oven.

💡 Tips

Serve these warm with a side of yellow mustard or warm cheese sauce. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days, and they reheat beautifully in the microwave for ten seconds.

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