Soft Pretzel Recipe No Yeast

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Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites are SUPER EASY to make with no yeast and no waiting for the dough to rise. Just mix the dough, cut nuggets, dip in baking soda water and bake!

With the kids going back to school comes the question of what do I give them for an after school snack. One of my kid's favorite snacks is pretzel bites and this recipe for two ingredient dough pretzel bites is SUPER easy to make.

Where is the Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites Recipe? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make the pretzel bites, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe. But you can go directly to the recipe by scrolling down to the bottom of the post.

How To Make Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites

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Step One:

Put self-rising flour and plain, fat-free Greek yogurt in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment.

Step Two:

Mix at a low speed until combined.

Then, knead at a medium speed for about 3 minutes until a ball forms.

Step Three:

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.

Sprinkle the top with flour, knead a couple of times, and form the dough into a ball.

Cut the dough ball into four wedges.

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Step Four:

Roll each piece of dough into a long rope.

Cut the ropes into small segments.

Step Five:

Dissolve baking soda in boiling water.

Dip the dough segments into the baking soda mixture.

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Step Six:

Place coated pretzel bites on a parchment covered baking sheet.

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Step Seven:

Bake at 425˚F for 7-10 minutes, until golden brown.

Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites Two Ingredient Dough

Step Eight:

Brush pretzel bites with melted butter.

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Step Nine:

Sprinkle with pretzel salt.

Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites Recipe FAQs

1) I can't find self-rising flour. Can I make myself?

For one cup of self-rising flour, whisk together one cup of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt but remember that results may vary!

2) What brand of plain, fat-free Greek yogurt do you recommend? Use whatever kind is available at your local grocery store. I've made two ingredient dough with Fage, Oikos, and the store brand and haven't noticed a difference.

3) Do I have to use plain, fat-free, Greek yogurt for this recipe? No, but your results may vary. You can try using fat-free, full fat, 2% or 5% but may need to add a different amount of flour or make changes in the baking time.

4) What should I do if my dough is too sticky? Knead in a little more flour at a time until it is workable.

5) Can I make these pretzel bites without a stand mixer? Yes! Stir the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt together until combined. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.

6) How can I make these two ingredient dough pretzel nuggets WITHOUT a dough hook? Use the paddle attachment on your mixer to combine the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.

7) What can I use INSTEAD of pretzel salt? You can use another coarse salt like kosher or sea salt.

8) What other seasonings/toppings would you suggest? Try everything seasoning, garlic, parmesan, ranch or cinnamon sugar.

9) How many Weight Watchers Smart Points are these two ingredient dough pretzel bites (without the butter)? I don't have a Weight Watchers calculator but from what I've read online if you make 48 pretzel nuggets from the two ingredient dough (like this recipe does) they are 2 smart points for 8 pretzel nuggets.

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Instructions

Put the self-rising flour (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) and plain, fat-free Greek yogurt in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment.
Mix at a low speed until combined. Then, knead at a medium speed for about 3 minutes until a ball forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more self-rising flour a little at a time.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Sprinkle the top with flour, knead a couple of times, and form the dough into a ball. Cut the dough ball into four wedges.
Roll each piece of dough into a long rope. Cut each rope into about 12 small segments.
Dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Dip the dough segments into the baking soda mixture. Place on a parchment covered baking sheet.
Bake at 425˚F for 7-10 minutes, until golden brown.
Brush pretzel bites with melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel salt.

Notes

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 8 bites
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 243 Total Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 43mg Sodium: 1148mg Carbohydrates: 19g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Protein: 6g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual's dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.