Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites (Easy Biscuit Dough Hack)
These easy homemade soft pretzel bites use canned biscuit dough for a quick, fluffy, and buttery snack that tastes just like mall-style pretzels. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy family snack, they’re ready in minutes and pair perfectly with cheese sauce or honey mustard.
Ingredients
- 2 16.3-ounce cans refrigerated biscuit dough (buttermilk or homestyle)
- 4 cups warm water
- ½ cup baking soda
- 4 tablespoons melted butter or 2 eggs for egg wash
- Coarse salt optional
- Dipping sauces cheese sauce, honey mustard, ranch, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cut each biscuit into four pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Use a knife to cut a small slit on the top of each one.
- In a medium bowl or pot, whisk together the warm water and baking soda until dissolved.
- Place dough balls into the baking soda bath and let soak for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet, slit-side up.
- Brush each pretzel bite with melted butter or egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes, or until puffed and deep golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Always line your baking sheet — baking soda can discolor metal pans.
For extra flavor, brush the pretzel bites with additional melted butter right after baking.
For a sweet version, skip the salt and toss warm pretzel bites in cinnamon sugar.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Pretzel bites are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
For extra flavor, brush the pretzel bites with additional melted butter right after baking.
For a sweet version, skip the salt and toss warm pretzel bites in cinnamon sugar.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Pretzel bites are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.