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April 18, 2020 · 13 Comments

Easy Pretzel Bites

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These Easy Pretzel Bites are one of the most tastiest snacks! They’re perfectly soft, chewy, and easy to make!

Servings: Makes 36 Pretzel Bites

GREEN: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

BLUE: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

PURPLE: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

 

What ingredients do I need to make these Easy Pretzel Bites:

I know there’s a big hype with making WW friendly dough using the two ingredient dough (self-rising flour and Greek yogurt) but I’m telling you this dough recipe is just as simple and requires just a few ingredients (which you may have)  WITHOUT  having to deal with all the stickiness!!

Here’s the list of ingredients you’ll need to make these Easy Pretzel Bites:

 

Pretzel Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water ( 108-110 degrees) 
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast or 1 packet instant yeast 
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups or 10 1/2 oz. all-purpose flour (I use Gold Medal)

Boiling Ingredients: 

  • 9 cups water 
  • 1/2 cup baking soda

Topping Ingredients: 

  • 1 egg + 1 Tbsp water, beaten
  • coarse or kosher salt 

 

Why do I use regular brown sugar instead of brown sugar substitute?

The regular brown sugar makes these pretzels bites soft and tender by absorbing some of the water, it feeds the yeast-which results in a faster rise. It also aids in browning the dough when cooked. Using a brown sugar substitute does not work as well. This recipe only requires 1 Tbsp of regular brown sugar which is 3 Smart Points-meaning the overall point value is the same regardless if you use real light brown sugar or brown sugar substitute. 

 

How do I make these Easy Pretzel Bites?

Place warm water ( 108-109 degrees), instant yeast, and brown sugar in a stand mixer. Let it sit for 2 minutes or until the yeast is foamy and activated.

If the yeast doesn’t get foamy or bubbly, your yeast is no longer good.

Then add salt and flour in the mixer and mix on low speed using the dough hook until combined.

Then increase the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 5 minutes or until until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.

If the dough appears too wet, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Spray a medium size bowl with non stick cooking spray.  

Place dough in bowl and then flip the dough over so that the top of the dough’s has a bit of cooking spray on top.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes.

Transfer dough to a clean surface. Divide dough into six pieces. 

Roll each one into approximately 12-inch long ropes. Cut each rope into six 2-inch pieces. 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Meanwhile, in a large pot, add water and baking soda. Bring to a boil. 

Why boil the pretzel bites in water and baking soda before cooking them?

The key to making these pretzel bites is boiling them in water and baking soda. This gives the pretzels that gorgeous golden brown pretzel color.

The baking soda bath also gives them their chewy and fluffy center. 

Spray two baking sheets with non stick cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.

Using a slotted spoon move each pretzel bite to the prepared sheet pans.

Make sure they are not touching. Allow them to dry and cool for about 2 minutes.

Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle the tops with coarse pretzel or kosher salt.

Bake in oven for 8-12 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Serve immediately!

I love dipping these in Tostitos Salsa Con Queso which is 2 Tbsp for 1 SmartPoint. 

Can I make these into Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites instead?

Yes, you bet you can. Instead of adding coarse salt to the pretzel bites..you may omit that step and cook the pretzels as directed-once the pretzels are cooked you will:

  1. Whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute ( I use Lakanto Monkfruit Classic Sweetener)  and 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon until well blended in a small mixing bowl.
  2. Spray the cooked pretzels with “I can’t believe it’s not butter” spray or some melted butter and then dip each pretzel bite into cinnamon sugar mixture and toss to evenly coat.

 

 

 

Pretzel Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water ( 108-110 degrees) 
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast or 1 packet instant yeast 
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups or 10 1/2 oz. all-purpose flour ( I use Gold Medal)

Boiling Ingredients: 

  • 9 cups water 
  • 1/2 cup baking soda

Egg Wash Ingredients: 

  • 1 egg + 1 Tbsp water, beaten
  • coarse or kosher salt 

Directions: 

  1. Place warm water ( 108-109 degrees), instant yeast, and brown sugar in a stand mixer.  Let it sit for 2 minutes or until the yeast is foamy and activated.(If the yeast doesn’t get foamy or bubbly, your yeast is no longer good.
  2. Add the salt and flour in the mixer and mix on low speed using the dough hook until combined. Then increase the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 5 minutes or until until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
  3. Spray a large mixing bowl with non stick cooking spray. 
  4. Place dough in bowl and then flip the dough over so that the top of the dough’s has a bit of cooking spray on top. (this helps make sure the top of the dough doesn’t dry out)
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes.Transfer dough to a clean surface. Divide dough into six pieces. Roll each one into approximately 12 inch long ropes.
  6. Cut each rope into six 2-inch pieces. 
  7. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  8. Meanwhile, in a large pot, add water and baking soda. Bring to a boil. 
  9. Spray 2 baking sheets with non stick cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
  10. Add 12-14 pretzel bites to boiling water. Let them boil for 25-30 seconds.Using a slotted spoon move to prepared sheet pans. Make sure they are not touching. Allow them cool for about 2 minutes.
  11. Meanwhile, continue boiling in batches until are cooked.
  12. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle the tops with coarse pretzel or kosher salt.
  13. Bake in oven for 8-12 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  14. Serve immediately.  I love dipping these in Tostitos Salsa Con Queso which is 2 Tbsp for 1 SmartPoint. 

 

Notes:

  • Store leftovers in a brown paper bag or an air tight container on the counter for up to 2 days or store in a large ziplock bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

 

Servings: Makes 36 Pretzel Bites

GREEN: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

BLUE: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

PURPLE: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

 

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Yield: 36

Easy Pretzel Bites

Easy Pretzel Bites

These Easy Pretzel Bites are one of the most tastiest snacks! They're perfectly soft, chewy, and easy to make!

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 33 minutes

Ingredients

Pretzel Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water ( 108-110 degrees) 
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast or 1 packet instant yeast 
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups or 10 1/2 oz. all-purpose flour ( I use Gold Medal)

Boiling Ingredients:

  • 9 cups water 
  • 1/2 cup baking soda

Topping Ingredients:

  • 1 egg + 1 Tbsp water, beaten
  • coarse or kosher salt 

Instructions

      1. Place warm water ( 108-109 degrees), instant yeast, and brown sugar in a stand mixer.  Let it sit for 2 minutes or until the yeast is foamy and activated.(If the yeast doesn't get foamy or bubbly, your yeast is no longer good.
      2. Add the salt and flour in the mixer and mix on low speed using the dough hook until combined. Then increase the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 5 minutes or until until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
      3. Spray a large mixing bowl with non stick cooking spray. 
      4. Place dough in bowl and then flip the dough over so that the top of the dough's has a bit of cooking spray on top. (this helps make sure the top of the dough doesn't dry out)
      5. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes.
      6. Transfer dough to a clean surface. Divide dough into six pieces. Roll each one into approximately 12 inch long ropes. Cut each rope into six 2-inch pieces.
      7. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
      8. Meanwhile, in a large pot, add water and baking soda. Bring to a boil. 
      9. Spray 2 baking sheets with non stick cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
      10. Add 12-14 pretzel bites to boiling water. Let them boil for 25-30 seconds.Using a slotted spoon move to prepared sheet pans. Make sure they are not touching. Allow them cool for about 2 minutes.
      11. Meanwhile, continue boiling in batches until are cooked.
      12. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle the tops with coarse pretzel or kosher salt.
      13. Bake in oven for 8-12 minutes or until deep golden brown.
      14. Serve immediately.

    Servings: Makes 36 Pretzel Bites

    GREEN: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

    BLUE: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

    PURPLE: 1 SmartPoint per pretzel bite

Notes

    • I love dipping these in Tostitos Salsa Con Queso which is 2 Tbsp for 1 SmartPoint. 
    • Store leftovers in a brown paper bag or an air tight container on the counter for up to 2 days or store in a large ziplock bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • Can I make these into Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites instead?

      Yes, you bet you can. Instead of adding coarse salt to the pretzel bites..you may omit that step and cook the pretzels as directed-once the pretzels are cooked you will:

      Whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute ( I use Lakanto Monkfruit Classic Sweetener)  and 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon until well blended in a small mixing bowl.
      Spray the cooked pretzels with "I can't believe it's not butter" spray or some melted butter and then dip each pretzel bite into cinnamon sugar mixture and toss to evenly coat.


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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 21Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

The SmartPoint values and nutritional information is estimated and figured based off the brand of ingredients listed in the recipe using the WW app. The SmartPoint values may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used. To calculate the Smartpoint value on a recipe you will need to enter the ingredients in the WW app manually by creating a recipe using the recipe builder. The WW app does not recognize the zero point ingredients in recipes and will calculate it based only off the nutritional information; which will not be accurate.

© Lindsay Kehl
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers

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  1. Jude says

    April 19, 2020 at 11:56 am

    This recipe sounds yummy! Question – if I don’t have a stand mixer, can the dough be mixed by hand? If yes – any special instructions??Any alternative appliances that can be used in place of the stand mixer? I suspect there are many who don’t own that piece of equipment. Any instructions to adapt the recipe would be greatly appreciated!

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    • Lindsay Kehl says

      April 19, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Yes, I should have noted this.

      If you don’t have a stand mixer; you can mix the dough by hand until the dough forms a ball and is soft and pliable.

      Once the dough is soft and in a ball; take it out of the bowl and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough starts to stick to your hands add a small amount of flour.

      Then follow the recipe as directed.

      Thanks so much

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    April 19, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    Can these be formed into rolls to make pretzel rolls?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Kehl says

      April 19, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      Yes, you bet. They can be formed into any shape you’d like.

      Thanks

      Reply
      • JJ says

        April 19, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        Where I live, everyone must have yeast and flour at their houses, because there isn’t any on the shelves at the store!

        Reply
        • Lindsay Kehl says

          April 19, 2020 at 2:42 pm

          Hi JJ

          If you’re having trouble finding yeast in the stores.
          You can always getting the yeast packets on Amazon here https://amzn.to/3cw3p3o

          I ordered some last week and it came faster than expected or than they anticipated.

          Thanks so much

          Reply
  3. JJ says

    April 19, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Thanks very much!

    Reply
  4. Viv says

    April 20, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    How many pretzel bites in a serving? Thank you these look yummy.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Kehl says

      April 20, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Thank you. They are 1 pretzel bite per serving or 20 calories per bite/serving

      Reply
  5. Deb says

    April 21, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    Can these pretzel bites made then frozen for a later use?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Kehl says

      April 21, 2020 at 11:38 pm

      Yes, you bet! These pretzel bites freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes

      Reply
  6. Tammy says

    April 30, 2020 at 2:55 am

    Did you use regular brown sugar or a substitute?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Kehl says

      May 1, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      Hi Tammy

      For this particular recipe-I use regular brown sugar-its a small amount but it helps feed the yeast.

      Thank you

      Reply

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