Pretzel bites are the snackable, dippable sibling to regular soft pretzels! They’re perfect for game day parties, but you can keep a stash in the freezer for whenever you’ve got a craving.
2tablespoonsolive oil, plus more to oil the bowl30 ml
1 ½teaspoonssalt9 grams
3-4cupsflour (more if needed)360–480 grams
⅓cupbaking soda74 grams, for the boiling water
½cupmelted vegan butter113 grams
2tablespoonskosher salt (you can use more if you’d like)30 grams
Instructions
Whisk together the agave, yeast, and water in a bowl and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes or until it gets nice and foamy.
Use a wooden spoon to mix the olive oil and salt into the activated yeast mixture followed by the flour, 1 cup (120 grams) at a time. The goal is to get the dough to the point where it is no longer sticky, but just barely. Start with 3 cups (360 grams) and then, if the dough is still sticky, stir in ¼ cup (30 grams) at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. Do not over-mix. You will know the dough is ready when it bounces back a bit when you poke it.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it forms into a smooth ball (1-2 minutes).
Grease a large glass mixing bowl with olive oil and place the dough ball inside. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until almost doubled.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the baking soda.
Once the dough has almost doubled in size, divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long snake (about ¾ inch in diameter). Cut the snakes into ~1-inch bites.
Lower the pretzel bites into the boiling water and boil for 10 seconds. Flip and boil for an additional 5 seconds. Don’t crowd the water. Do this in batches if needed.
Transfer the boiled pretzels to the baking sheet, brush with vegan butter, sprinkle with kosher salt, and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with more melted vegan butter if desired.
Serve warm with vegan beer cheese.
Notes
To store: Store leftover pretzel bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To freeze: You can freeze pretzel bites for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. To reheat, simply place them in a 350ºF oven or toaster oven until warmed through.