Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites

These chewy and satisfying gluten-free pretzel bites offer a delightful salty crunch with a soft, doughy interior. They are perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own, providing a comforting snack experience.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 70 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This medium snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 1h 10m (15 min prep, 25 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, instant yeast, sugar — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites: When preparing this snacks recipe, pretzels are a common shared-kitchen risk: knead and shape these on a counter dusted only with the GF blend, and boil them in fresh water rather than a bath used for wheat pretzels. Instant yeast and the flour blend should be labeled gluten-free.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites: This recipe is designed to be entirely gluten-free by utilizing a gluten-free flour blend and ensuring all other ingredients are free from gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum) Shop
1 tsp instant yeast Shop
1 tsp sugar Shop
0.5 tsp salt
0.75 cup warm water (105-115°F)
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups water
0.5 cup baking soda Shop
1 tbsp coarse sea salt, for topping

Instructions

1 In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Ensure the flour blend is gluten-free. This dry mixture forms the base of your pretzel dough.
2 Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms. Mix for 3-4 minutes, until the dough is smooth and soft. It will not stretch like a conventional dough.
3 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly for about 1 minute to ensure it's cohesive. Divide the dough into 4 pieces, roll each into a rope about 1 inch thick, and cut each rope into 1-inch bites. Set them on an oiled sheet, cover loosely and let them rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, until slightly puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
4 In a large pot, bring the 4 cups of water and baking soda to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water, about 4-5 at a time, for about 30 seconds per side. This step is crucial for achieving that classic pretzel texture and color.
5 Using a slotted spoon, remove the boiled pretzel bites and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt while they are still wet. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are a deep golden brown and feel firm to the touch.

Nutrition (per serving)

154

Calories

Protein

23g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

201mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Let the shaped bites rest for 20-30 minutes before the baking soda bath so the yeast can puff them slightly.
Use a large pot. The baking soda foams up when the water boils.
Sprinkle the coarse salt while the bites are still wet from the bath, as step 5 says, so it sticks.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites take?

Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, including resting time: 15 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, instant yeast, sugar before they go into Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites. Pretzels are a common shared-kitchen risk: knead and shape these on a counter dusted only with the GF blend, and boil them in fresh water rather than a bath used for wheat pretzels. Instant yeast and the flour blend should be labeled gluten-free.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites use?

Gluten-Free Pretzel Bites relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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