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Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe with Mustard Dipping Sauce
By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Mar 31, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026
American
30 mins
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Make soft, chewy pretzel bites at home with this easy, beginner-friendly yeast dough recipe paired with a homemade mustard dipping sauce. Requires minimal ingredients and includes freezer storage tips — perfect for snacks or entertaining.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
Servings
6
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F / 43 degrees C) for yeast activation
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 10 cups water for baking soda bath
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
- Yellow mustard, for dipping or alternative mustards to taste
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy, signaling active yeast.
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Add flour and kosher salt to the yeast mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour as needed if sticky.
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Place dough back in the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large pot, bring 10 cups water and baking soda to a rolling boil for the soda bath.
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After dough has risen, punch it down and transfer to a floured surface.
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Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each into 18-inch ropes.
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Cut each rope into 6 equal pieces to form pretzel bites.
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Using a slotted spoon, carefully boil 4-5 bites at a time in the baking soda water for 30 seconds each.
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Remove bites with the spoon, placing them on prepared baking sheets.
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Brush each pretzel bite generously with egg wash for a golden, shiny crust.
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Bake bites in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool for a few minutes before serving with yellow mustard or your preferred mustard dipping sauce.
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To freeze, cool completely and store in airtight containers or freezer bags up to 2 months. Reheat in an oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes to restore crispness.
Storage and Reheating
Store cooled pretzel bites in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate them for up to 4 days if your kitchen is warm. Keep the mustard dip covered separately in the refrigerator.
Freeze fully cooled bites for up to 2 months. Reheat in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 8-10 minutes, or until warmed through with a lightly crisp exterior.
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