Description
These easy Pretzel Bites are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe features a luscious plant-based cheese dip (plant-based) for dipping, delivering maximum taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Pretzel Bites Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling
- 10 cups water (for boiling)
- 2/3 cup baking soda
Plant-Based Cheese Dip (plant-based)
- 1 cup plant-based cheese (plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, brown sugar (natural), and active dry yeast. Let sit about 5 minutes until foamy to activate the yeast. Add flour, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Lightly flour a surface and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape the Pretzel Bites: Punch down the risen dough and roll into a long rope about 1 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Boil Pretzel Bites: Bring 10 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Drop Pretzel Bites in batches into the boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection: Brush Pretzel Bites with olive oil and sprinkle generously with sea salt. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Plant-Based Cheese Dip (plant-based): While pretzels bake, whisk plant-based cheese (plant-based), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), garlic powder (natural), and natural gelling agent in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and warm.
Notes
- Avoid adding too much flour during kneading; the dough should be slightly tacky for best texture.
- Do not skip the baking soda water bath; it is essential for authentic pretzel texture and crust.
- Use fresh active yeast for proper rise and soft crumb.
- Remove pretzels from oven when golden brown to keep soft and chewy inside.
- Brushing with olive oil enhances browning and flavor of the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 Pretzel Bites with dip
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pretzel Bites, Soft Pretzels, Plant-Based Cheese Dip, Vegan Snack, Party Appetizer
