MAGIC PRETZEL BITES

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Adapted from "Wondertime" magazine (Dec/Jan 2008, page 52, by Ann Hodgman) I adore the flavored pretzel pieces you can get in the grocery store, but they're at least twice as much as the plain ones. This recipe doesn't quite replicate the taste, but if you use recipes 34573 and 209222 for the seasoning mixes, it comes out to be a lot less (plus then you have the seasoning mixes). And it's kind of fun to make, especially if you have kids who want to help you out. Preparation time includes 1 hour "marinading" time -- actual hands-on prep is closer to 5 minutes -- but does not include cooling time after the pretzels are cooked.

Provided by Jan Andrea

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 pound, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup corn oil or 1 cup canola oil
1 ounce buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix (1 envelope, you can get this in bulk at warehouse stores, too, or use recipe 209222)
1/2 ounce garlic & herb salad dressing mix (1/2 envelope, or use recipe 34573 and add extra garlic powder, or just mince some actual garlic and )
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 lb hard sourdough pretzels ("nibbles", or regular pretzels, the thicker kind, not skinny ones, broken into pieces. I like the "n)

Steps:

  • In a resealable 1-gallon bag, mix oil, salad dressing mixes, lemon-pepper seasoning and dill; seal and shake to mix (or just sort of squish it up in one corner of the bag). Add pretzels and toss until they're uniformly coated. Allow to set for about an hour, shaking occasionally.
  • Heat oven to 300°F Spread coated pretzels on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with foil (I usually don't bother with the foil; it cleans up easily enough with a little soap) and bake, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30 minutes.
  • Let pretzels cool completely, while stirring often (I haven't done this and they still turn out fine). Store them in an airtight container; they'll keep for 4-6 weeks, if you have enough self-control not to eat them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 0.1

Santos
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pretzels. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.


imran taj
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These are the best pretzel bites I've ever had! The dough is so soft and chewy and the baking soda bath gives them the perfect crispy crust.


Ali Lala
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I'm not a baker, but these were easy enough for even me to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.


Natural beauty Technical
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These were so easy to make and turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Douna Love
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I'm not a big fan of pretzels, but these were actually really good. The baking soda bath gives them a nice crispy crust.


Gemma Woodroofe
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These were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some garlic powder and onion powder to the dough next time.


Abdul Majid
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I've made these several times now and they're always a hit. I like to experiment with different toppings, like melted cheese, bacon bits, or chopped herbs.


alan komane
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These are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, portable, and everyone loves them.


Sonja Katrina
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I love how easy these are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make them whenever I'm craving a salty snack.


Darein Williams
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and everyone raved about them.


Jahidul Hasan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pretzel bites turned out hard and dry. I'm going to try a different recipe.


tiger 009
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These were a little too chewy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Lwandile MABHUQÃ
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the dough.


Surman Ali
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These were so easy to make and my kids loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


Huzaifa Alvi
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Perfect party food! I made a double batch and they were all gone in minutes.


Sristy sy
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I've tried many pretzel bite recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The dough was easy to work with and the baking soda bath gave them that classic pretzel flavor.


hakim baloch
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These pretzel bites were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly golden brown and chewy.