Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites with Dough
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
These chewy and satisfying gluten-free pretzel bites offer a delightful salty crunch with a soft, doughy interior. They are perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own, providing a comforting snack experience.
At a glance: This medium snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, instant yeast, sugar — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites with Dough: When preparing this snacks recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites with Dough: This recipe is designed to be entirely gluten-free by utilizing a certified gluten-free flour blend and ensuring all other ingredients are free from gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 cup baking soda
- 1 tbsp coarse sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Ensure the flour blend is certified gluten-free. This dry mixture forms the base of your pretzel dough.
- 2
Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms. Continue mixing for about 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, which is characteristic of well-developed gluten-free dough.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly for about 1 minute to ensure it's cohesive. Divide the dough into 16-20 equal pieces and roll each piece into a rope about 6-8 inches long. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape or simply leave them as bites.
- 4
In a large pot, bring the 4 cups of water and baking soda to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water, about 4-5 at a time, for about 30 seconds per side. This step is crucial for achieving that classic pretzel texture and color.
- 5
Using a slotted spoon, remove the boiled pretzel bites and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt while they are still wet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are a deep golden brown and feel firm to the touch.
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Tips & Notes
- If your GF flour blend already lists xanthan gum in its ingredients, skip any additional xanthan gum or the texture will become gummy.
- Proof your yeast first: combine with warm water (105–115°F) and a pinch of sugar and wait 5–10 minutes until foamy before adding to the dough.
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
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