Gluten-free soft pretzel bites are so quick to make using three-ingredient dough. They taste just like a soft pretzel from the mall! Give them a taste and you'll never guess they were gluten-free!
1cupgluten-free flour blend, 1:1 flour like Namaste Perfect Flour blend or King Arthur Measure for Measure
2teaspoonsbaking powder
⅔cupgreek yogurt
Baking Soda Wash
1cupwater
1tablespoon baking soda
Pretzel Topping
3tablespoonsbutter, melted
Coarse sea salt, or cinnamon-sugar
Cream cheese, cheese sauce, or other favorite pretzel dipping sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour and baking powder.
Combine flour mixture with greek yogurt into a shaggy dough.
Pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper.
Knead the dough together until it forms a smooth ball.
In a small saucepan, dissolve baking soda in water over medium heat. Remove from heat and form pretzels.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and form it into oval nugget shapes.
Quickly dip each bite into the baking soda water and then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 425°F for 15-17 minutes or until deep golden brown.
While still warm, toss the pretzel bites in melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt or cinnamon-sugar.
Serve while still warm with your favorite pretzel dipping sauces.
Notes
At first, the dough may seem too dry, but try to knead it a bit to see if it comes together. For me, the ratio of ingredients has worked every time and forms a nice dough after kneading for a minute or two.
If your dough remains too dry, knead in a tablespoon of yogurt and see if that helps bring the dough together.
If your dough is extremely wet or sticky (a little sticky is ok), knead in a tablespoon of flour at a time until you get a dough that isn't so sticky.
Dip quickly in baking soda wash. If you leave bites in the wash too long they will soak up too much and have a terrible flavor.
These are best fresh! Plan to serve soon after they have baked. Leftovers will keep for a couple of days in the fridge and can be reheated in the microwave.