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Twisted Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe

These Twisted Soft Pretzel Bites only take a few minutes to throw together and are perfect for a tailgate party or get-together.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4 ingredient pretzel bites, Homemade soft pretzel bites, Mini pretzel bites recipe, Pretzel bites recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 292kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Large Sauce Pan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients

  • non stick cooking spray
  • flour (enough to lightly flour surface)
  • 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
  • 5 cups water
  • cup baking soda
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar queso dip heated

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. 
  • Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface. 
  • Cut the dough into 3 x 1/2 inch strips.  Using your hands, roll each strip into a rope about 5 inches long. 
  • Tie each strip into a knot and place on the baking sheet.
  • In a large sauce pan, heat 5 cups of water and the baking soda until it boils. 
  • Drop dough knots, 6 at a time, into the boiling water. 
  • Let the knots cook for about 30 seconds or until dough looks slightly puffy and dimpled. 
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove knots from the water and place on the cookie sheet about 1/2 inch apart. 
  • Brush knots with egg and sprinkle on salt.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until well browned. 
  • Serve pretzel bites with warm queso dip or any dip you prefer.

Notes

There are a few things I love to dip soft pretzels in. Here is a short list to try or serve with your next batch of pretzels. 
  • Yellow Mustard
  • Queso or nacho cheese
  • Hummus 
  • Cinnamon sugar cream cheese dip 
  • Hazelnut spread
  • Ranch
  • Onion dip

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 3837mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg