Description
These Vegan Pretzel Bites are soft, chewy, and perfectly salted little snacks made from scratch with simple ingredients. Boiled briefly in baking soda water before baking for that classic pretzel texture and topped with melted vegan butter and coarse sea salt, they are an irresistible treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 cups all purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
Boiling Solution
- 12 cups water for boiling pretzels
- 1/2 cup baking soda
Topping
- 3-4 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Activate Yeast: In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, light brown sugar, and instant yeast. Stir and let it sit briefly until the yeast activates. Alternatively, use a large bowl and wooden spoon.
- Make the Dough: Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on low with the paddle attachment or spoon until dough starts to form. Gradually add more flour until you have a slightly sticky dough that does not stick to your hands. The recipe suggests about 3 1/4 cups total flour may be needed.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough onto a clean, flat surface and form into a ball. Divide the dough into four equal portions and roll each into a long log shape.
- Cut Pretzel Bites: Using a knife, cut each log into 1-inch pieces. You should get about 11-12 pretzel bites per dough section.
- Boil Baking Soda Water: In a large pot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil. Slowly add the baking soda to the boiling water carefully to avoid overflow. Lower the heat if necessary to keep the water from boiling over.
- Boil Pretzel Bites: Boil the pretzel pieces in batches of about 12 for 30 seconds each. They will float to the surface when ready. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on parchment paper or a silicone mat to cool.
- Arrange and Top: Arrange the boiled pretzel bites evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each bite with melted vegan butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake Pretzel Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve warm for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy your delicious vegan pretzel bites!
Notes
- Store leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a cinnamon sugar variation, omit the salt topping and after baking brush bites with melted vegan butter and toss in cinnamon sugar mix (3/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon).
- Gluten free options may work with a quality gluten free flour blend but not tested.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
