Description
Shamrock Pretzel Bites are a delightful combination of soft, warm pretzel dough and a festive green hue, making them the perfect snack for St. Patrick’s Day or any fun gathering. These bite-sized treats boast a chewy texture and a sprinkle of coarse salt, ensuring a satisfying crunch with every bite. Serve them fresh out of the oven with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible treat that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape bites: Punch down the dough, divide into small pieces, roll into ropes, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil & bake: Boil water with baking soda, then boil each piece for 30 seconds before transferring to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pretzel bites (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg