Description
Soft, buttery pretzel bites coated in cinnamon sugar, these homemade treats are chewy inside and golden on the outside—perfect for snacking or sharing.
Ingredients
- 2¼ teaspoons (one packet) instant yeast
- 1½ cups warm water (about 110 °F)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4¼ cups (about 540 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups water (for baking soda bath)
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, salt, brown sugar, melted butter, and flour. Mix on low until combined, then knead for 7–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly grease them.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and divide into 6 pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch rope and cut into 1½-inch bites.
- Prepare the baking soda bath: bring water to a boil, stir in baking soda, and transfer to a large bowl. Dip each dough piece for 30 seconds, then place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown, rotating sheets halfway through if needed. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- While warm, place bites in a large bowl or container. Pour melted butter over them and toss to coat.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together. Add to pretzels and toss until evenly coated. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use refrigerated pizza dough for a quick version.
- Swap cinnamon sugar for pretzel salt and serve with mustard or cheese dip.
- Pair with cream cheese frosting or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Make full-size pretzels by shaping dough into pretzel forms and increasing bake time.
- Freeze uncoated pretzels for up to 2 months; reheat and coat just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rise)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 bites
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
