Easy Homemade Pretzel Bites
Please oh please do not hate me after I share this next recipe with you. You see, I saw a few “pretzel bite” recipes floating around the web and by the time you were able to say “hello mall pretzels!”, I had already tried 2 different versions. Tonight’s experiment made the 3rd version and quite possibly the best version.
I’m sorry folks, but they are addicting. No lies.
I imagine there is some sort of food rehab for those who enjoy food this much.
I tried, I failed, I found the secret…
For the first try, I used freshly made dough folks. Freshly made pizza dough. Results? They were good, they were realllly good but something was missing. What the heck was it? The second try yielded different results, I used the Simply Rustic French Bread from Pillsbury. Results? Eh. Probably not going to try that again. For the third try, I used Crusty French Loaf by Pillsbury. Results? SUCCESS. OH YES!
The winner:
Hey, did you know you can even make a bread bowl with that crusty french bread? Check it out! Going to try that next.
Now that I’ve discovered the secret to these delicious bites of salted, buttered dough… let me explain what you need and how to make them.
Easy Homemade Pretzel Bites
Note: By the second time you’ve made this, you could probably do it with your eyes closed..
…but please don’t.
You will need:
- Crusty French Loaf by Pillsbury *seen above (note: 1 can makes about 20 bites. Double up if you have no self control.)
- 1 stick of Unsalted Butter
- Kosher Salt (note: I tried sea salt, results were meh. Too salty!)
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375F. Take the dough out of the can and place it on a cutting board. Does not have to be floured. Do NOT roll out the dough, leave it as is! Cut the dough length wise (from left to right) to make 2 long strips, then cut each strip into small little pieces.. like this:
Don’t forget to roll those pieces into balls!
Step 2
Put some water in a pot and bring it to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, take the stick of butter out of the fridge to soften. Once the water is boiling, take the balls of dough and drop them in the water.. I’d say about 10 at a time. Roll them around in the water for about 45 seconds to a minute.
Step 3
Using a slatted spoon (or a spoon with holes), remove the balls of dough and place them on a layer of paper towels. (note: I sprayed the top paper towel with cooking spray so they wouldn’t stick)
Step 4
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray, carefully move balls of dough from towels to cookie sheet. Place balls of dough about 1/2 inch apart. They won’t expand too much at this point. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes or until golden brown on bottom and the tops are not doughy.
Like this:
Step 5
Once baked, roll the bites in melted butter before transferring them to a plate/bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste and try not to eat them before your husband and kids have a chance to enjoy.
Ahem.
and because I want to tease you even more! Check out these photos:
Please make them! If you do, will you post the picture on our facebook page? Oh and don’t say I didn’t warn you.
I totally warned you.
* You might notice I tagged this post as Kid-Friendly. Let your kiddo roll out the balls of dough and they will be just as excited as you when these bites come out of the oven! Heck, they’ll be excited anyway… but it’s fun. Family time!
Kids?? Oh no. These will be all mine!!
Oh you have no idea…. please please just trust me.
These look AMAZING and there isn’t much more I love then a fantastic soft pretzel! While we were in Disneyland I bought them everywhere I saw them. My next grocery store trip I’ll be getting the supplies to make these!!!
Yes! They are delish. let me know if you make them :)
So…….I made them. Let me tell you. SO GOOD! They were gone in about 3 seconds. We all gobbled them up!
I forwarded that post to my husband a couple weeks ago & we made them this past weekend. Gone in less than an hour. A double batch… :)
Yeah! Go Aleah! We have made a few batches ourselves!! SO good! -Emily
All the ingredients to make them ate in my fridge!!! – Jessica
are even!
I am going to try these this weekend… they sound tasty
*sigh* They are so good..
I just told my husband that I HAVE to make some. Pretzels have been my main 2nd trimester craving.
Have you made them yet? :)
NOM! Thanks for the reminder! This is going to be our Friday night movie snack.
Yessss!
Thanks!
Very welcome :) – Jessica
Yummm!! I have to try these now!!!
I made these tonight (found them through pinterest). SO FREAKING good. My second batch (I heeded the no-control warning) I buttered and then rolled in sugar and cinnamon. GOOD.
Anyone try reheating them? I haven’t made them yet but it is our appreciation week at my hospital and was thinking of making a couple of batches but don’t know how well they sit or reheat…any ideas?
They aren’t AS good reheated but they are still delish. Popping them in the oven for a few might toast them up a little bit.
These look great but I’m wondering what everyoone uses for the chedder cheese dipping sauce. We haven’t found anything like the stuff in the mall.
My husband loves the nacho cheese in a can in the mexican food aisle. I’ve not tasted it but he says it’s a close to the nacho cheese that you get from the mall/theater/concession stands.
Oh great idea! I must try that. Thank you for letting me know!
I am making them as we speak! so flippin easy i LOVE recipes like this i will post a picture on your facebook when finished they are in the oven :)
ok finishing product is DELICIOUS! deff need some cheese sauce walmart also carries these individual little cartons that come in a 6 pack of nacho cheese sauce that is really good and close to the mall cheese too! thanks for posting!
Yay! So glad! The cheese sauce sounds DELISH. I will have to look when I’m at the store again!
I did see it and I pinned it ;) i have to try it.
Erika Carlo Yacobucci – Do let us know when you do!!! :)
you got it :)
look so delicious! will try them soon!
Look great! How well do these keep/ship? Would love to include these in gift baskets for the holidays!
So yum! Made them a few weeks ago and my family of 5 devoured them in 10 minutes! Making them again now for playoff games as a surprise! Shhhhh! I might have to eat a few before I put them in front of the vultures:)
These are unbelievable! Thank you so much for posting!