Sugar-Free Homemade Pretzel Bites

Indulge in the warm, pillowy perfection of Sugar-Free Homemade Pretzel Bites, a guilt-free twist on a classic snack! These easy-to-make bites combine simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and active dry yeast to create soft, golden pretzels without the added sugar. The dough is briefly boiled in a baking soda bath for that signature chewy texture and finished with a light egg wash and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for an irresistible flavor. Ready in just under an hour and a half, these bite-sized treats are perfect for game day, a party appetizer, or a savory afternoon snack. Serve them as-is or pair with your favorite dips for a crowd-pleasing, sugar-free delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.33 cup Baking soda
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Coarse sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Melt the unsalted butter and add it to the yeast mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Coat a large bowl with a light layer of oil and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

In a large pot, bring 9 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.

Step 8

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 8 equally sized pieces.

Step 9

Roll each piece of dough into a long rope, about 18 inches long, and cut the rope into 1-inch pieces.

Step 10

Boil the pretzel bites in the baking soda water in batches, about 10 at a time, for 30 seconds each.

Step 11

Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 12

Beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush this over each boiled pretzel bite.

Step 13

Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of the bites.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzel bites are golden brown.

Step 15

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1000.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2129.5

Total Fat 45.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 277.5mg	0%
Sodium 28148.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 369.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 55.3g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 98.2mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 684.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.4%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 70.1%