Description

These Canned Biscuit Pretzel Bites are a quick and easy homemade snack perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Made from refrigerated biscuit dough boiled briefly in a baking soda bath and baked to golden perfection, these bites have the classic chewy pretzel texture with minimal effort. Finished with an egg wash, coarse salt, and a buttery glaze, they’re delicious served warm with cheese sauce or mustard for dipping.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 (16 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough
6 cups water
1/4 cup baking soda
1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
Coarse salt for topping
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Optional: cheese sauce or mustard for dipping

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll each quarter into a small ball.
Boil Dough Balls: In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Carefully add 1/4 cup baking soda – it will foam up. Working in batches, boil the dough balls for 30 seconds each, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place directly on the prepared baking sheet.
Apply Egg Wash and Salt: Brush each pretzel bite with the egg wash (beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water) and sprinkle coarse salt evenly over the top.
Bake Pretzel Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the pretzel bites turn deep golden brown.
Finish with Butter: Remove the pretzel bites from the oven and immediately brush them with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter to add richness and shine.
Serve: Serve the warm pretzel bites with your choice of dipping sauces such as cheese sauce or mustard.

Notes

For extra flavor, toss the baked pretzel bites in garlic butter or sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
You can cook these pretzel bites in an air fryer at 375°F for 8–10 minutes as an alternative method.
Be careful when adding baking soda to boiling water as it will foam aggressively.
Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.