Homemade Pretzel Bites Will Add a Sweet and Salty Twist to Your Memorial Day

Your party platter won’t be complete without some homemade pretzel bites.

Some people made bread during quarantine, others made pretzels! Jump onboard the homemade train with this recipe. It’s a snack that is perfectly poppable, and is a salty add to any appetizer table.

Amy Richardson shares the recipe for homemade pretzel bites. Mustard and pretzels are the perfect pairing, and when it comes to dipping sauces, she has all the bases covered! Spicy or non-spicy, there’s a sauce for everyone.

Find all of Amy’s party ideas at www.greattastebuds.wordpress.com, or on Instagram, @greattastebuds.

Pretzel Bites and Starry Nights Party

Party Menu:

Homemade Pretzel Bites with Pretzel Dipping Sauces

• Apple Pie Spice Icing
• Philadelphia Cream Cheese Black Pepper & •Fresh Jalapeños
• Honey Mustard
• Fresh Raspberry Jam

Chilled Bottled Cream Sodas

Pretzel Bites Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp coarse salt
• 2 1/2 tsp yeast
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 4 cups flour
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp water
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cup baking soda

Directions

To make dough:

Place water, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it set for about 5 minutes. Attach dough hook, add butter, mix lightly. Add flour and knead in low until blended and starts to come together. Increase speed to medium and mix for about five minutes. Lightly oil bowl, and turn dough over once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let raise until double in size.

Line 2 sheets with baking parchment.

Heat oven to 450.

Heat water and baking soda in a large pan to rolling boil.

On lightly sprayed surface, dived dough into six equal portions.

Roll each section into a 12-15 inch rope. Cut each rope in half, then quarters, then each quarter into 3 pieces, making 12 bites per rope. Continue until all dough is cut.

Place about 1/2 of the pretzel dough bites into the boiling water for 30 -60 seconds. Return to parchment pan, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse salt.  Bake 9-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipes and party ideas by Amy Richardson.