Biscuit Pretzel Bites
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Biscuit Pretzel Bites are made easy with this kid-friendly method. Learn how to make pretzel bites from biscuit dough that are both fun to make and delicious to serve. Gluten-free instructions are included.
You’re going to love our recipe for easy pretzel bites. This pretzel recipe is made with only 5 ingredients keeping things kid-friendly without compromising flavor or texture. There is no need to break out the rolling pin, stand mixer, or even a yeast packet to make these homemade pretzels!
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- 16.3 ounce refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 1/2 cups water plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 large egg
- course salt
- cheese sauce (optional)
- honey mustard (optional)
How To Make
To prepare these homemade pretzel bites, start by preheating your oven to 350°F and bringing a pot of water to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, take refrigerated biscuit dough and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Using kitchen scissors or a knife, divide each biscuit into 6 pieces, pinching two ends together to form nugget shapes.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add baking soda to it. Exercise caution as the mixture will bubble up. Using a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon, gently add the biscuit nuggets into the boiling water, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Boil them for approximately 20 seconds or until they start to puff up, then use the tongs or spoon to lift them out.
Recipe Tips:
- Don’t overcrowd the water. This prevents the dough from sticking to one another while boiling.
- Use the egg wash. It is important not to skip this step as it is key for a crunchy outside and soft inside. Have an egg allergy? Swap the egg for milk, butter or olive oil.
- Sprinkle on seasoning. At the end of step 5 when the coarse salt sprinkled on is the prime time to customize. Add chili powder, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese or even cinnamon & sugar to the dough!
- Serve as is or dip into a sauce. Cheese sauce and honey mustard are our favorite dipping sauces! Check out this delicious Velveeta Cheese Sauce.
Prepackaged biscuit dough! Using biscuit dough saves time and makes the whole process more kid-friendly.
In a brown paper bag. Air-tight containers and ziplock bags can cause the bites to become soggy. If this happens, pop under the broiler to crisp. Store in a ziplock bag after completely cooled if freezing.
Warm up pretzel bites in the microwave, under the broiler, in an air fryer or toaster oven, or by baking at 350°F until hot.
Storage Instructions
To ensure the freshness and quality of your biscuit pretzels, it’s important to store them properly. Follow these storage instructions:
Room Temperature: If you plan to consume the pretzel bites within a day or two, you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container. Make sure the container is sealed tightly to prevent the pretzels from becoming stale.
Refrigeration: If you want to extend the shelf life of the pretzel bites for a few more days, you can store them in the refrigerator. Place them in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. Before refrigerating, ensure the pretzel bites have completely cooled to avoid condensation inside the container.
Freezing: For longer-term storage, you can freeze the pretzel bites. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and place it in the freezer until the pretzel bites are solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Label the container with the date to keep track of freshness. To reheat frozen pretzel bites, simply bake them in a preheated oven until heated through.
Regardless of the storage method chosen, it’s essential to keep the pretzel bites away from moisture to prevent sogginess.
Biscuit Pretzel Bites
Ingredients
- 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough Gluten-Free: use a packaged gluten-free biscuit mix or homemade recipe
- 2 1/2 cups water plus 1 tablespoon water divided
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 large egg
- course salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and bring water to a boil. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring the water to a boil.
- Cut biscuits into bite-sized pieces. Using kitchen scissors or a knife, cut the biscuits into 6 pieces (or 4 for larger pretzels). Pinch two of the ends together forming a nugget shape. For Gluten-free: Prepare the biscuits per box instructions, divide the dough and use your hands to gently roll them into balls.
- Add baking soda to water. Carefully add baking soda to the boiling water. Be careful as it will bubble up when the baking soda is added. Using a tong or slotted spoon, add a portion of the biscuit nuggets to the water, making sure they aren't overcrowded. Boil for about 20 seconds or until they start to get puffy. Use the tongs or slotted spoon to remove the dough.
- Prepare the egg wash. Crack the egg into a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of water then whisk with the fork. Using a pastry brush or spoon, coat each piece of dough with the egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake. Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops start to get nice and browned. Serve as is, or dip in cheese dip or honey mustard sauce.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the water. This prevents the dough from sticking to one another while boiling.
- Use the egg wash. It is important not to skip this step as it is key for a crunchy outside and soft inside. Have an egg allergy? Swap the egg for milk, butter or olive oil.
- Sprinkle on seasoning. At the end of step 5 when the coarse salt sprinkled on is the prime time to customize. Add chili powder, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese or even cinnamon & sugar to the dough!
- Serve as is or dip into a sauce. Cheese sauce and honey mustard are our favorite dipping sauces! Check out this delicious
Equipment
- slotted spoon
- kitchen scissors
- bowl
- basting brush
- 2 baking sheets