Description
Soft, golden Pumpkin Pretzel Bites — slightly sweet, perfectly chewy, and full of cozy autumn flavor.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin purée
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons melted butter
10 cups water
2/3 cup baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
Coarse salt, for topping
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Combine warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add salt, pumpkin purée, and melted butter. Mix well.
3. Add flour gradually to form soft dough. Knead until smooth.
4. Let dough rise for 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
6. Bring water and baking soda to a boil.
7. Cut dough into small pieces and boil for 30 seconds.
8. Place on baking sheet, brush with egg, sprinkle with salt.
9. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
10. Optional: Toss warm bites in melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
Notes
Serve warm with your favorite dip. Pumpkin adds moisture and a hint of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sodium: 560
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6