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Tender Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe with Easy Tangy Honey Mustard Dip

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These tender homemade soft pretzel bites feature a chewy inside and a crispy, salty crust, paired perfectly with a bright and tangy honey mustard dip. A simple recipe that’s quick to make and perfect for snacking or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480 g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (7 g)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (355 ml, about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (25 g)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (12 g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (55 g)
  • 10 cups water (2.4 L) + 2/3 cup baking soda (160 g) for boiling bath
  • Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt for sprinkling
  • For the Tangy Honey Mustard Dip:
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (60 g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (42 g)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (5 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (30 g)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead: Knead on a floured surface or with a stand mixer dough hook for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Lightly oil the bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare baking soda bath: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Bring water and baking soda to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  6. Shape pretzel bites: Punch down dough, divide into 8 portions, roll each into a 12-inch rope, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  7. Boil bites: Using a slotted spoon, boil dough pieces in baking soda water for 30 seconds, turning once. Remove and place on baking sheet.
  8. Salt and bake: Sprinkle coarse salt on bites and bake for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown and puffed.
  9. Make honey mustard dip: Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
  10. Serve warm: Let pretzel bites cool slightly and serve with honey mustard dip.

Notes

Use warm water around 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast properly. Boiling the dough in baking soda water is essential for the classic pretzel crust and flavor. For extra crunch, broil pretzels 1-2 minutes after baking. Store pretzel bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze unbaked dough pieces for longer storage.

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