Soft Pretzel Bites - My Gorgeous Recipes (2024)

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What do you eat with soft pretzel bites? ›

The best side dishes to serve with soft pretzels are spinach artichoke dip, broccoli cheddar soup, hummus, dulce de leche, smoked cream cheese, tzatziki sauce, strawberry jam, chocolate fondue, quinoa salad, mustard sauce, pizza dip, caramel sauce, pimento cheese, chicken salad, guacamole, and beer cheese dip.

Simply wrap all the pretzel bites tightly in foil, sealing the edges together, then place in your oven on “keep warm,” or 170F.

Soft pretzels can usually be baked in 15 minutes; hard pretzels, meanwhile, must be baked for up to an hour. The longer baking time further dries out the pretzel. And, as we have discussed, the lack of moisture is what gives the hard pretzel its brittle texture.

Bake in your pre-heated 350° oven for 4-6 minutes, just enough to heat the pretzel through completely, and to dry the salt adhering to the tops. Serve immediately for a crisp crust and tender center crumb freshness.

Keep warm – You can stack a good amount of pretzels in the slow cooker and the foil will help distribute the heat. Check them every once in a while and if they seem to be drying out, sprinkle a little water into the bottom of the slow cooker.

Refrigerating soft pretzels can turn them soggy and affect their flavor. Freezing pretzels, however, will help retain their texture and softness. You can freeze most food that's properly stored indefinitely, and the food will still be safe to eat. The only issue is the food's quality and taste will suffer.

On the one hand, lye gives pretzels their distinctive flavor, kind of a sharp flatness, if that makes sense. It's what keeps a pretzel from tasting like pretzel-shaped bread. On the other hand, lye is ridiculously dangerous. It will burn you if it gets on your skin and blind you if it gets in your eyes.

How do Germans eat soft pretzels? ›

Salt is the standard. You can also get them with butter additionally, or with lunch meat, ham, cheese, spread cheese. You can also buy a salted pretzel and dunk it in butter, or cut it and put butter on it like you do with bread. Or put on them whatever you like.

If you think pretzels are the “safer” of the traditional snack items, think again. “While this salty treat can be low in fat, they hold no redeeming nutritional value whatsoever,” Grotto says. “In a side-by-side comparison, 1 ounce of pretzels raised blood sugar higher than 1 ounce of potato chips.”

A: Simple. Wet your fingers and moisten the surface of the pretzel. Sprinkle salt immediately and it will stick.

If pretzel is frozen, allow it to thaw. Wrap pretzel in foil and bake approximately 3 minutes. Microwave Oven: If pretzel is frozen, allow it to thaw. Microwave pretzel for approximately 10-15 seconds on medium setting.

All those pretzels are made and twisted on the spot.

Auntie Anne's definitely doesn't serve pre-made pretzels! Every location receives shipments of the signature flour mixture, which is put in a mixer along with water and yeast. They're baked, brushed with real butter, salted and served right there.

Salt is the most common seasoning, or topping, for pretzels, complementing the washing soda or lye treatment that gives pretzels their traditional skin and flavor acquired through the Maillard reaction. Other toppings are mustard, cheeses, sugar, chocolate, cinnamon, sweet glazing, seeds, and nuts.

Dip in Sauce: If available, dip the pretzel into a sauce or condiment of your choice. This not only adds flavor but can also prevent your hands from getting too sticky. Fork and Knife: For a neater option, use a fork and knife to cut and eat the pretzel.

In Bavaria's world-famous beer gardens, pretzels are also enjoyed with obatzda, a strong, cheesy dip made with butter, hot paprika, and Camembert. Frankfurt is home to a milder, creamier version known as schneegestöber, also enjoyed with pretzels and glasses of sour flat apple cider named apfelwein.

Dips: Provide a selection of sweet and savory dips, like mustard, caramel, and hummus. Be sure to include at least one or two options for those with dietary restrictions, such as a dairy-free or vegan dip. Toppings: Set out bowls of toppings for guests to customize their pretzels.