Jul 13 2026
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Pretzel Bites Recipe

Inspired by The Boiler Room
Time2h
Serves8

Make Pretzel Bites Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Baking Soda Bath

Toppings

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Shaping and Boiling

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 6

    Shape Pretzel Bites

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1-inch each). Roll each piece into a ball.

  3. 7

    Prepare Baking Soda Bath

    In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the baking soda slowly to avoid foaming.

  4. 8

    Boil Pretzel Bites

    Carefully drop the pretzel balls into the boiling baking soda bath for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheets.

Baking

  1. 9

    Add Toppings

    Brush the top of each pretzel bite with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.

  2. 10

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

  3. 11

    Cool

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

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