Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Divide dough into small pieces and shape into bite-sized balls.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add baking soda.
- Boil the pretzel bites in batches for about 30 seconds, then remove and drain.
- Arrange pretzel bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, brush with extra melted butter if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
- Boiling in baking soda gives pretzels their distinctive crust.
- Serve with your favorite dips like mustard or cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking, boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg