How to Make Pretzel Bites

How to make Pretzel Bites! These are a delicious snack you can make with the kids. This shortcut recipe starts with Rhodes frozen dinner rolls. This recipe has been sponsored by Rhodes Bread. As always, all opinions are my own. #RhodesBread #FrozenDough #ad

Pretzel Bits are the perfect game day or party recipe. They’re fun to make with the kids, too.  Serve them with honey mustard for a classic pretzel taste, or mix it up and serve with other fun dipping sauces like marinara. 

They are so good – I dare you to eat just one!

I made these one afternoon with my daughter, Olivia. There are a lot of steps to this recipe that are good for kids to help with, and a few that should be adult only. Be sure to watch your kids carefully whenever they’re helping in the kitchen. 

Olivia had a lot of fun cutting the dough with the kitchen shears.  She also enjoyed sprinkling the salt on after the pretzel bites were done baking (that may be why the salt appears a little irregular in my photos!) 

It couldn’t be me…. right? 😁

What Make a Pretzel a Pretzel?

Sounds like a riddle, right?  Pretzels are made from a yeast dough, but before baking, the dough is boiled.  In the hot water, the starches on the outside of the dough gelatinize. 

This is what forms that chewy out crust.  Baking then cooks the dough through and, of course, gives pretzels their golden brown color.

Pretzel Bites Shopping List:

• Rhodes Frozen Dinner Rolls
• Baking Soda
• Sea Salt

Items You May Also Need:

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• Kitchen Shears
• Slotted Spoon
• Baking Sheet
• Cooling Rack

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How Do You Make Pretzels at Home?

1. Start with Rhodes Frozen Dinner Roll dough and skip making a dough from scratch!
2. Thaw the dinner rolls until they are not frozen but still cold. Using kitchen scissors, cut each roll into four pieces.
3. Next, add the baking soda to a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil.
4. Preheat the oven to 375-degrees F. Top a baking sheet with a cooling rack, this will allow the liquid to drop off, and the pretzels to cook more evenly when baked.
5. Then, gently drop the dough pieces into the water and cook about 45 seconds, turning so that they cook on all sides.
6. Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet. Generously sprinkle sea salt over the dough.
7. Finally, bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with honey mustard for dipping.

How to make Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites

What Sauce Goes Well With Pretzels?

There are so many tasty dipping sauces you could serve with these pretzel bites.  Here are a few suggestions besides honey mustard:

• Sweet:
  • Caramel
  • Melted Chocolate
  • Powdered Sugar Glaze
• Savory
  • Melted Cheese
  • Marinara
  • Pesto
  • Ranch

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• Hot Crab Dip Recipe – Savory Simple – Easy to make a head and pop in the oven at party time!

Time in the kitchen with your kids is a great way to add a lot of teachable moments to your day.  From math to science, there are a ton of learning opportunities. 

Of course, there’s a lot of fun to be had, too.  I hope you enjoy making these Quick Pretzel Bites with your family soon!

Quick and Easy Pretzel Bites

When you want to impress with a yummy snack, these easy pretzel bites are just the thing!  Because this recipe is semi-homemade, you don’t have to worry about making dough from scratch!

How to make Pretzel Bites

Step by step directions for how to make Pretzel Bites! These Easy Pretzel bites are a delish snack for the kids, and fun party food, too. Make them for game day and they're sure to be a big hit!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pretzel Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 48 Pieces

Author: Ang Paris

Ingredients

• 12 Rhodes Frozen Dinner Rolls
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• Sea Salt

Instructions

• Thaw the dinner rolls until they are not frozen but still cold. Using kitchen scissors, cut each roll into four pieces.
• Add the baking soda to a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil.
• Preheat the oven to 375° F. Top a baking sheet with a cooling rack, this will allow the liquid to drop off, and the pretzels to cook more evenly when baked.
• Gently drop the dough pieces into the water and cook about 45 seconds, turning so that they cook on all sides.
• Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet. Generously sprinkle sea salt over the dough.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with honey mustard for dipping.

Notes

Simple Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Whisk together and serve chilled.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.