The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – Better Than Takeout

The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, these homemade Soft Pretzel Bites are better than takeout and perfect for game day or any day! After making these many times, I discovered the trick to the perfect bite: a quick boil before baking. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try these with my Crispy Ham and Cheese Croissants and Pair with my Quick Garlic Parmesan Focaccia.

What You'll Need for The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• Coarse salt, for sprinkling
• Optional: Mustard or cheese sauce, for serving

How to Make The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – Better Than Takeout

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and melted butter, then mix until a dough forms.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
3. Form the bites: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces, then roll each piece into a long rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
4. Boil and bake: Boil pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Storing & Reheating The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Pretzel bites can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated.

Freezing The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – Better Than Takeout

Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a chewier pretzel, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the dough.
• Best substitution: For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour and reduce the amount of butter.
• Make-ahead: Pretzel bites can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day before boiling and baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved to make more or fewer pretzel bites.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water.

The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

1 hr 35 mins

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Serves

8 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free Option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Seasonings

• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• Coarse salt, for sprinkling

Optional Toppings

• Mustard or cheese sauce, for serving

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and melted butter, then mix until a dough forms.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
3. Form the bites: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces, then roll each piece into a long rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
4. Boil and bake: Boil pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a chewier pretzel, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the dough.
• Best substitution: For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour and reduce the amount of butter.
• Make-ahead: Pretzel bites can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day before boiling and baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved to make more or fewer pretzel bites.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.
• Make ahead: Pretzel bites can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 36g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 1800mg
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sat. Fat: 3g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!