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.
Serving6 people
Ingredients
- non stick cooking spray
- flour, (enough to lightly flour surface)
- 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
- 5 cups water
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 (10 ounce) jar queso dip, heated
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450℉.
- Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into 3 x ½ 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 ½ 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: 292 kcal · Carbohydrates: 34 g · Protein: 11 g · Fat: 13 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 63 mg · Sodium: 3837 mg · Potassium: 124 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 346 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 180 mg · Iron: 2 mg