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Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites | Easy & Delicious Snack Recipe

Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites | Easy & Delicious Snack Recipe

Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites are soft, chewy, and golden with that classic pretzel flavor—made easy using sourdough discard. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for dipping, sharing, or satisfying salty cravings, all without gluten.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 30 pretzel bites 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup gluten-free sourdough discard

1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

1 tbsp sugar or honey

1 tsp instant yeast

1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil

For the baking soda bath:

6 cups water

1/4 cup baking soda

For topping:

Coarse sea salt

Optional dips:

Cheese sauce

Mustard

Garlic butter

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix sourdough discard, flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and melted butter until a soft dough forms.

2. Cover and let rest for 30–45 minutes until slightly puffed.

3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. Bring water and baking soda to a gentle boil in a saucepan.

5. Roll dough into a rope and cut into bite-size pieces.

6. Boil pretzel bites in baking soda bath for 20–30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon.

7. Place on baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt.

8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.

9. Cool slightly and serve warm with dipping sauces.

Notes

• Dough will be softer than wheat dough—this is normal.

• Best enjoyed fresh and warm.

• Freeze baked bites and reheat for quick snacks.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 bites
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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