Ingredients

The following ingredients have 54 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 packet active yeast ((or 2 1/4 teaspoons))
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup baking soda ((for boiling water))
  • 1 large egg (, whisked)
  • Coarse salt ((or Kosher or sea salt))
  • Melted butter (, for brushing, optional)

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and stir.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add flour and yeast mixture. Knead 5 minutes. (You can also do this by hand, if preferred).
  • Separate dough into 6 sections. Roll each section into ropes, about 15-inches long and 1-inch thick. Cut with scissors into 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces. This should make about 60 to 75 pretzel pieces. Optional: cut a “t” or “x” on the top of the pretzel with scissors.
  • In a small pot, bring about 8 cups water + 1/3 cup baking soda to a boil over medium heat. Once water is boiling, place about 8 pieces of dough into the water for about 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and place pretzel bites onto baking sheet. Brush dough lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle salt on top.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. You can turn the oven to broil for the last minute to brown the tops, if desired. Remove pretzel bites to a cooling rack and brush tops with melted butter, if desired.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.