Fat Little Soft Pretzel Bites are soft and chewy just like they should be. Irresistible, so pop one in your mouth and serve them with a variety of mustards.
It all started at the movies. I don’t remember the year I had my first big soft pretzels but I remember that every time I went back to the movies that was what I wanted as my new favorite treat. With mustard, of course.
Fast forward. Now I can have all the pleasure of a big pretzel in little bites that are so cute. You can too and you don’t even have to leave your house.
You start with a simple dough mixture and roll them up in small balls.
I don’t think I need to tell you how great Soft Pretzel Bites are straight out of the oven. Don’t forget the sweet hot mustard either.
Soft Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 1/4 ounce packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water, follow yeast packet directions for water temperature. It is usually around 110°
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour - for kneading
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Add the active dry yeast to the warm water and stir. Let set for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl add the 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, baking soda, brown sugar and salt. Mix together.
- Add the oil and the water/yeast mixture. Mix well. It will be sticky.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic adding flour as needed. This should only take a couple of minutes.
- Divide the dough into fourths and then roll out into a cigar shape that is about 15” to 17” long. Cut each length into 1” pieces. Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheet so that they do not touch.
- Preheat the oven to 350° while the pretzel pieces are resting and then bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Test a piece and see if the dough is done on the inside. Take out of the oven and let cool on the baking sheet.
Notes
You can freeze the pretzels for about a month. They will become a bit harder. You can soften the pretzels, after defrosting, in a microwave for a few seconds.
Nutrition
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Omg these are ADORABLE…I love anything made into bite sized pieces! So much yum. Thanks for sharing!
Yum!!! I love soft pretzels! They bring back so many good childhood memories!
Will definitely have to make these for the whole family – they look like the perfect bite sized snack!
I will be dipping mine in butter and sugar cinnamon!
I’d have the mustards lined up too Tina 😀
I can imagine all of the mustards I could dip them with, am I the only one who puts mustard on their pretzels?
You are my new best fried Melissa! Really! 🙂
Your blog is truly my favorite. I just need you to know that.
It is a sticky dough Madison. You can add some flour as you are kneading but not too much. About 1/8th cup.
I tried making these tonight and the dough turned out super sticky. I followed the directions. Where did I go wrong?!
Love that these are bite-sized! They look wonderful!
I agree; pretzels MUST be served with mustard!! These little guys look just perfect! As a German girl with a rich pretzel history, I approve 😉
Oh, now I’m craving a hot, soft pretzel with mustard! These look so delicious!
Mmmm I want these warm with some melted cheese dip!!!
They are super cute. Bite size foods are so much fun.