Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites

Here in our house, we’re partial to traditional buttery pretzels sprinkled with chunky pretzel salt and paired with my favorite beer cheese dip, but feel free to customize your batch however you’d like! You could top the pretzels with everything from cinnamon sugar to everything bagel seasoning, asiago cheese or herbs. You could dip them in everything from ranch dip to honey mustard, white queso, marinara or garlic butter. There are endless ways to enjoy these pretzel bites, so have fun experimenting with your favorite combinations!

So whether you’re planning a game day spread, need an easy party appetizer, or you’re just craving a fun homemade snack, these buttery soft pretzel bites are guaranteed to hit the spot. Let’s start baking!

• 1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115°F) milk or water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 (0.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for brushing
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 9 cups water
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg (whisked with 1 tablespoon water)
• pretzel salt or coarse sea salt, for sprinkling