Description
Soft, chewy pretzel bites with a golden crust, paired with a rich and creamy vegan cheese sauce. Perfect for snacking, game nights, or party appetizers!
Ingredients
For the Pretzel Bites:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter
For the Baking Soda Bath:
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup baking soda
For the Vegan Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup potatoes (peeled & diced)
- ½ cup carrots (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
For Topping:
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter
- Coarse salt
Instructions
Make the Dough: Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead for 5 minutes, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Shape the Pretzel Bites: Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll dough into long ropes, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Baking Soda Bath: Boil 4 cups of water, add baking soda. Drop pretzel bites in for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
Bake: Brush with melted vegan butter, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Make the Cheese Sauce: Boil potatoes, carrots, and garlic until soft. Blend with plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and smoked paprika until smooth.
Serve & Enjoy! Dip warm pretzel bites into the creamy vegan cheese sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil pretzel bites for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American