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project: "[[00_MANIFEST-recipes]]"
folder: "[[00_INDEX-appetizers-recipes]]"
title: 6 ingredient homemade pretzel bites
servings: 4
ingredients:
  - 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
  - 2 tsp active dry yeast
  - 1 tsp sugar
  - 2 cups all purpose flour
  - 1/2 tsp salt
  - 1 tbsp melted butter
  - 6 cups water
  - 1/3 cup baking soda
  - egg wash
  - kosher salt
instructions:
  - "**Activate yeast** — Mix warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar, and let sit for 10 minutes."
  - "**Make dough** — Combine flour, salt, and melted butter with the yeast mixture."
  - "**Knead dough** — Knead with the dough hook for 5 minutes, then knead by hand 2-3 minutes."
  - "**Let dough rise** — Add dough to a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour in a warm area."
  - "**Shape bites** — Form the dough into logs and cut into about 1 inch pieces."
  - "**Boil dough** — Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, then add 1/3 cup baking soda and boil the dough for 30-40 seconds."
  - "**Arrange bites** — Add the dough directly onto a baking sheet with parchment paper."
  - "**Add toppings** — Brush with an egg wash and sprinkle kosher salt."
  - "**Bake pretzels** — Bake at 425 for 16-20 minutes. This can vary depending on size."
active-preparation-minutes: 17
passive-preparation-minutes: 70
cook-time-minutes: 20
equipment:
  - oven
  - stove
  - stand-mixer
source_url: https://www.tiktok.com/@reviskitchenn/video/7689926423812803854
source_platform: tiktok
source_creator: reviskitchenn
imported_at: 2026-09-27T20:10:46.999Z
notes:
  - "summary: Soft homemade pretzel bites boiled in baking soda water, brushed with egg wash, salted, and baked until golden."
  - if you don’t have a stand mixer, combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon or silicone scraper, then knead by hand for 10 minutes
  - Servings not found in the source — set to 4.
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