The Vegan Pretzel Bites are tasty and have 165 calories per serving. They take one hour and 35 minutes to make. Serve these bites at holidays, events, feasts, lunches, breakfasts, festivals, or dinners. It contains warm water, active dry yeast, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, water, baking soda, and coarse salt. We may pair this snack with garden salad, vegetable soup, Greek salad, buffalo dip, vegan chilli, vegan nachos, or popcorn. You may keep these Vegan Pretzel Bites for 5 days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Snack
- Serving Size: 8 pretzel bites
- Servings: 8
EQUIPMENT:
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Baking sheet
- Measuring spoons
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Baking paper
- Knife
- Clean kitchen towel
- Wire cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- One cup of warm water
- 2 tbsp. baking soda
- One tbsp. brown sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- One tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- Six cups water
- 2¼ tsp. active dry yeast
- One tbsp. coarse salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
WARM WATER:
- This helps to activate the yeast and raise the dough properly. Use warm water, not hot, so the yeast do not die. Use unsweetened vegan milk as an alternative.
ACTIVE DRY YEAST:
- Yeast helps to make fluffy bites and the interior texture soft. Use instant yeast as another idea.
BROWN SUGAR:
- Brown sugar makes a better rise and gives subtle sweetness to the recipe. If brown sugar is not available, use white sugar as an alternative.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- It includes a structure for chewy bites. You may utilize bread flour for a chewier texture as per your choice.
COARSE SALT:
- We use it to give a classic pretzel taste and crunchy finish to the recipe. Use pretzel salt as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, combine warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
- Leave the mixture for five minutes and include flour, salt, & olive oil to make a dough.
- Knead the dough for seven minutes and cover the bowl with a towel.
- Leave the dough for sixty minutes to rise and warm the oven to 425°F.
- Cover the sheet with baking paper and boil six cups of water with baking soda in a large pot.
- Then divide the dough into four ropes and cut into small pieces.
- Boil the pieces for 30 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon.
- Then put the bites on the sheet and sprinkle coarse salt to bake for 15 minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Vegan Cheese Sauce
- Spicy Mustard Dip
- Garlic Hummus
- Ranch Dip
- Buffalo Dip
SOUPS:
- Tomato Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Potato Soup
- Broccoli Soup
SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Kale Salad
MAIN:
- Grilled Vegetables
- Black Bean Burgers
- Vegan Chili
- Stuffed Peppers
- Veggie Burgers
SNACKS:
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Vegan Nachos
- Potato Wedges
- Popcorn
- Mixed Nuts
TIPS:
- Use fresh yeast to raise the dough properly.
- Avoid skipping a baking soda bath.
- Do not add too much flour while kneading.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the bites in the box for five days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze the cooled pretzel bites for 90 days.
FAQs:
How can I make them gluten-free?
- Use a gluten-free flour blend in the recipe.
Can I make these bites before time?
- Yes, bake them one day before use.
Why do we boil the bites?
- It helps to make a chewy exterior and classic pretzel texture.
Can I include seasonings?
- Yes, try garlic powder, sesame seeds, or nutritional yeast as per your choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 165 kcal
Net Carbs: 28 grams
Total Carbs: 30 g
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 3 grams
Iron: 1.8 mg
Calcium: 15 milligrams
Vitamin A: 5 IU
Sodium: 420 milligrams
Potassium: 75 mg
