Whole Wheat Soft Pretzel Bites

2 hrs 4 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. In a large bowl (or stand mixer) mix together warm water #1, honey, yeast, and butter.
2. Let stand about 5 minutes until yeast starts to bubble.
3. Add salt and flour and mix until dough comes together.
4. Place dough in a large, greased bowl (I like to use butter) and cover with a clean towel.
5. Allow to rise in a draft free place (I stick mine in my microwave or oven if it is a chilly day) for about one hour until doubled in size.
6. Meanwhile, bring water #2 to a boil in a large pot.
7. Stir in baking soda and lower heat slightly.
8. Divide dough into equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 12-18 inches long and about 1.5 inches thick. Cut the rope into one inch pieces
9. Place pieces into boiling water in batches. Boil for about 30 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon.
10. Place on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper.
11. Be sure pretzel bites are not touching. Mix egg and water #3 together, then brush bites with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
12. Bake at 425 for 18-20 minutes until nicely browned.
13. Cool on a baking rack for a few minutes before serving.

3 hrs 7 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a large bowl (or stand mixer) mix together warm water #1, honey, yeast, and butter.
2. Let stand about 5 minutes until yeast starts to bubble.
3. Add salt and flour and mix until dough comes together.
4. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 4-5 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding additional flour if necessary. You can also knead with a dough hook in a stand mixer.
5. Place dough in a large, greased bowl (I like to use butter) and cover with a clean towel.
6. Allow to rise in a draft free place (I stick mine in my microwave or oven if it is a chilly day) for about one hour until doubled in size.
7. Meanwhile, bring water #2 to a boil in a large pot.
8. Stir in baking soda and lower heat slightly.
9. Divide dough into equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 12-18 inches long and about 1.5 inches thick. Cut the rope into one inch pieces.
10. Place pieces into boiling water in batches. Boil for about 30 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon.
11. Place on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper.
12. Be sure pretzel bites are not touching. Mix together egg and water #3, then brush bites with egg wash.
13. Bake at 425 for 18-20 minutes until nicely browned.
14. Flash freeze.
15. Divide into indicated number of freezer bags, label and freeze.

2 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: Prep from frozen
2. Moisten frozen pretzel bites with wet fingers, sprinkle with coarse salt, and microwave for one minute or until warm.