Description
These Super Easy Soft Pretzel Bites are a quick and delicious snack made from refrigerated biscuit dough. Boiled briefly in a baking soda bath and baked to golden perfection, they deliver a soft, chewy texture with a classic pretzel flavor. Perfect for a party appetizer or casual treat, they are sprinkled with coarse salt for that authentic finish.
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough: Separate the biscuits and roll each one into a small rope shape. Cut each rope into 4 equal pieces to form the pretzel bites.
- Boil Baking Soda Bath: Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Carefully stir in ¼ cup of baking soda into the boiling water. This alkaline bath will give the pretzel bites their characteristic crust and flavor.
- Boil Dough Pieces: Working in batches, gently drop the dough pieces into the boiling baking soda bath. Boil each side for about 15 seconds to set the crust without cooking the dough through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the dough and transfer the bites to the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash and Salt: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture evenly over each pretzel bite to help the salt stick and promote browning. Immediately sprinkle coarse salt on top.
- Bake: Bake the pretzel bites in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Some may be a bit darker, which adds to their rustic appeal.
Notes
- Pretzel bites are best enjoyed fresh the day they are made but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- For a sweet twist, brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the pretzel bites immediately after baking instead of coarse salt.
- Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
