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    Home » Appetizer » Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites

    Published: Dec 1, 2015 · Modified: Apr 24, 2020 by Alison

    Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites

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    Get ready for super easy pizza dough pretzel bites! The whole family will love this pretzel bites recipe using store-bought pizza dough. Serve with queso and honey mustard pretzel dipping sauces.

    Love HOMEMADE PRETZEL BITES? You’ll want to check out the GUIDE.

    pretzel bites in a ramekin

    Pretzel Bites Recipe with Pizza Dough

    I love a snack where the kids can help out. They love it too! And the dipping sauces are so fun. Let’s get started.

    Start with ready-made pizza dough, it’s super easy to pick up at the grocery store or a pizzeria. I absolutely love this pizza cutter. It’s dishwasher-friendly with a sleek design, and has stood the test of time. All our plastic-handled pizza cutters have bit the dust. Do yourself a favor and get the last pizza cutter you’ll ever need.

     

    pretzel bites with dipping sauces

    Ingredients for Pizza Dough Pretzels:

    For Pretzels:
    1 tube or container pre-made pizza dough
    ¼ cup, baking soda
    1 egg, beaten

    For Queso Dip:
    1 cup, Velveeta
    ½ cup, mild salsa drained or diced tomatoes
    For Honey Mustard Dip:
    ½ cup, mustard
    1 teaspoon, honey
    1 Tablespoon, salt

    How to Make Pretzels with Pizza Dough:

    1. Roll out pizza dough on top of a cutting board.
    2. Cut dough into 2″ by 2″ squares, roll up into balls.
    3. Bring 2 quarts of water to a medium boil in a deep pot or pan.
    4. Carefully add baking soda, \add dough balls and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until they puff up and double in size.
    5. Remove dough balls with a slotted spoon, and place on cookie sheet covered in parchment paper. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
    6. Allow to cool.

    raw pizza dough cut with with pizza cutter

    pizza dough rolled into small balls

    Next, lay out dough on a cutting board (I prefer wooden as it won’t stick) & roll into balls. Then pop into hot water.

    Adults should handle the part with boiling water. Did you know that the only thing separating pizza dough from becoming pretzels is a short bath in hot water with baking soda? Well, now you do!

    A little beaten egg makes the sea salt stick to the dough. IMO, the more salt the better when it comes to pretzels.

    pretzel bites ready to be baked in the oven

    FAQ’s for Pizza Dough Pretzels:

    Are pretzel dough and pizza dough the same?

    Though pizza dough and pretzel dough aren’t identical—the former is a bit wetter—they are made from the same basic ingredients and, when boiled in water & baking soda bath before baking, pizza dough will get you very close.

    How is pizza dough different from bread dough?

    The dough used for pizza is exactly the same as the dough for bread, made with flour, water, yeast and salt, with the addition of a bit of olive oil.

    How many calories are in Wetzel Pretzel Bites?

    There are 450 calories in a 1 bag serving of Wetzel’s Pretzels Pretzel Bites.

    pretzel bites served with dipping sauces

    Bake them up golden brown… and top with more salt. We love them with queso (cheese plus mild salsa) & honey mustard (regular mustard with a dash of honey). So easy, guys!

    Your kids will gobble them up. Pssst…. make a double batch.

    To Make This Recipe Easier:
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    I absolutely love this pizza cutter. It’s dishwasher-friendly with a sleek design, and has stood the test of time. All our plastic-handled pizza cutters have bit the dust. Do yourself a favor and get the last pizza cutter you’ll ever need.
     
    A slotted spoon for scooping the pretzel bites out of the boiling-hot water. No need to get scalded while making a snack.
     
    Serving ramekins. These are my favorite design and perfect for hosting.
     

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    Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites

    Pizza Dough Pretzel Bites

    Yield: 4 servings
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Get ready for super easy pizza dough pretzel bites! The whole family will love this pretzel bites recipe using store-bought pizza dough. Serve with queso and honey mustard pretzel dipping sauces.

    Ingredients

    For Pretzels:

    • 1 tube or container pre-made pizza dough
    • ¼ cup, baking soda
    • 1 egg, beaten

    For Queso Dip:

    • 1 cup, Velveeta
    • ½ cup, mild salsa drained or diced tomatoes

    For Honey Mustard Dip:

    • ½ cup, mustard
    • 1 teaspoon, honey
    • 1 Tablespoon, salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 415 degrees.
    2. Roll out pizza dough on top of a cutting board.
    3. Cut dough into 2" by 2" squares, roll up into balls.
    4. Bring 2 quarts of water to a medium boil in a deep pot or pan.
    5. Carefully add baking soda and stir.
    6. Add dough balls and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until they puff up and double in size.
    7. Remove dough balls with a slotted spoon, and place on cookie sheet covered in parchment paper. Nonstick is the way to go, and this cookie sheet will not disappoint!
    8. Brush a good amount of the egg on top of each dough ball, then sprinkle the whole cookie sheet with salt.
    9. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
    10. Allow to cool.
    11. Meanwhile, mix honey with mustard. Set aside.
    12. Heat up cheese and stir in salsa.
    13. Serve pretzel bites with dipping sauces.

    Notes

    This slotted spoon is perfect for scooping the pretzel bite dough out of the baking soda hot water bath!

    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 6034mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 4g
    © Alison
    Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizer
     Love these easy pretzel bites? Try these yummy recipes, also made with pizza dough!

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    Comments

    1. Michelle says

      December 01, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      Those look so good and so fun! I love making pretzels, but they can take up a ton of time shaping, etc. I love this fun and easy switch up. Definitely making these soon! #client

      Reply
      • Alison says

        December 01, 2015 at 8:51 pm

        It’s so easy, Michelle! The kids can even get involved, they love it. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer says

      December 04, 2015 at 6:39 pm

      What temperature did you bake them at? They look yummy!

      Reply
      • Alison says

        December 04, 2015 at 9:50 pm

        425 degrees… thanks for catching that!:) Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Chanta says

      December 10, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      Can’t wait to.make these…thank you!

      Reply
      • Alison says

        December 10, 2015 at 7:26 pm

        Awesome! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Brian says

      February 06, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      Can they be transported after their bath…before the oven an hour in between?

      Reply
      • Alison says

        February 07, 2016 at 2:58 pm

        Haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not. Best of luck, and enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Sarah says

      February 09, 2016 at 10:52 am

      Can I brush with olive oil or just water instead of egg? Would they still brown up? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alison says

        February 09, 2016 at 4:53 pm

        I would go with the olive oil. Pretty sure that would brown up like the egg.

        Reply
    6. Wendy G says

      August 17, 2016 at 10:39 am

      Can these be frozen or how long will these keep in the refrigerator? I want to make them a day or 2 ahead for a party if possible. Thanks

      Reply
      • Molly says

        January 27, 2021 at 10:29 pm

        Hello!! I’m curious about this too. Did you get any answers?

        Reply
        • Alison says

          January 28, 2021 at 11:08 am

          Hi Molly (and Wendy!), you can store them in the fridge or freezer, if you wrap them up well. To heat up, drizzle a bit of water on top and heat in microwave for 20-30 seconds. Or 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes. If frozen, I recommend thawing first. Enjoy!

          Reply
    7. Melissa says

      September 15, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      How much baking soda is needed for the water? These look great, and much easier!

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kim M Croce-Modica says

        April 30, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        Recipe states 1/3 cup.

        Reply
        • Liberty says

          February 04, 2021 at 8:39 pm

          1/4 of a cup!

          Reply
    8. Lisa says

      February 10, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      I made these tonight. Yum! I rolled the dough balls a little too big. They expand quite a bit! I would roll them to the size of a nickle or quarter. My whole family loved them! Wal-Mart has pizza dough for $1 each. So simple! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Alison says

        February 10, 2019 at 9:01 pm

        Awesome, Lisa! Glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    9. Joy says

      July 01, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      Roughly how many does one tube make?

      Reply
      • Alison says

        July 02, 2019 at 4:54 am

        15-20 depending on the size of the pretzel bites

        Reply
    10. Maggie says

      June 18, 2020 at 9:31 am

      Can I use surplus homemade pizza dough instead of shop bought? And if yes would the instructions differ at all? I hope I can!

      Reply
      • Alison says

        June 19, 2020 at 10:06 am

        Sure! The instructions would be the same but double-check that you’re using the same amount of dough (store bought dough typically comes in 16 oz packs) or adjust the cooking time. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    11. Carolyn says

      December 30, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      What is the difference in pizza dough bites from your web site and these

      Reply
    12. Alison says

      January 04, 2021 at 8:56 am

      The same basic recipe in both (different blog name, same website) but the Complete Guide has a round-up of variations on the basic recipe. Hope that helps!

      Reply

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