Bavarian Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip Recipe (2024)

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By Alisa Fleming on Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Bread, Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Snack Recipes

These Bavarian pretzel bites were my first foray into homemade pretzels, and I wasn’t disappointed.The recipe was submitted by Katherine as a Savory entry in the BIGSnackable Recipe Contest(entries are now closed, but the winners will be announced on that post!).

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Bavarian Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip Recipe (2)To qualify for the contest, this recipe for Bavarian Pretzel Bitesuses Almond Milk Beverageand the Honey Mustard Dip uses Coconut Milk Yogurt, both from So Delicious Dairy Free.

Alisa’s Notes

Since I have tested and approved this recipe for Bavarian Pretzel Bitesas one I would repeat, I’ve added it to the “Alisa’s Recipes” section.Here are my personal notes on the recipe:

Bavarian Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip Recipe (3)Whole Grain: Katherine’soriginal recipe used just all-purpose flour, but to qualify for snacking, we tested all baked savories with whole grain flour, too. Theall-purpose tastes much more authentic and is more tender, but I also enjoyed these when made with white-wheat flour which is 100% whole grain, but softer than standard red hard wheat flour.That said, wheat dough can be a little more stubborn, and the pretzel bites won’t keep as long. To remedy this, I recommend replacing up to 1/4 cup of the flour with wheat gluten when using a whole wheat flour.

No Rise! I love that this recipe can be made relatively quickly. Like pizza dough, these pretzel bites can be baked up right after the dough is prepared and shaped.

Delightful Dip:I don’t usually like yogurt of any kind in dips, but this combination really worked. It’s a nice sweet contrast to the pretzel bites, and leftovers can even be used as a veggie dip or salad dressing.

Bavarian Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip Recipe (4)

Special Diet Notes: Bavarian Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip

By ingredients this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.

For nut-free pretzel bites, you can substitute coconut milk beverage for the almond milk beverage.

For egg-free pretzel bites, use an egg yolk substitute, such as Vegg, or swap in about 1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise, dairy-freeyogurt, banana, or mashed pumpkin – yes, all should work just fine! For the egg white, simply use additional milk beverage to “wash” the pretzel bites.

For veganpretzel bites,follow the egg-free substitutions and also use agave nectar in place of the honey in the dip.

Bavarian Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip

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Author: Katherine

Serves: 60 pretzel bites

Ingredients

Bavarian Pretzel Bites

  • 1½ cups lukewarm So Delicious Dairy Free Original Almond Plus Milk Beverage
  • 1 package (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 4½ cups all-purpose flour or white-wheat flour (see Alisa's Notes above)
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons table salt
  • 1 large egg, separated (see Special Diet Notes above for vegan option)
  • ¼ cup non-hydrogenated shortening or coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • Kosher salt, for sprinkling

Honey Mustard Dip

Instructions

For the Bavarian Pretzel Bites

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the milk beverage and yeast together and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Using standard mixer with a dough hook, combine the flour, brown sugar, and table salt. Mix in the egg yolk, shortening, and yeast mixture on low speed until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes. If preparing the dough by hand, stir the ingredients together and kneed the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large, shallow baking dish, combine the baking soda with 2 cups of warm water.
  5. On a lightly floured work surface, divide the dough into 6 pieces. Using your hands, roll each piece into a thick rope. If the dough springs back too much, let it rest for a few more minutes.
  6. Dip each piece into the baking soda mixture for 30 seconds, then cut each piece into 10 pretzels, and put them on the prepared pans.
  7. In a small bowl, beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water.
  8. Brush the pretzels with the egg white mixture, sprinkle with kosher salt, and bake until deep golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.

For the Honey Mustard Dip

  1. Whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium-bowl until well blended.
  2. Serve with the Bavarian Pretzel Bites.
Bavarian Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best mustard for pretzels? ›

Dijon mustard or a spicy brown mustard are the typical go-tos, as they add an extra kick to your pretzel snack. However, you can also get the best of both worlds by choosing a cheesy mustard dip. All you need is spicy brown mustard, a cheese spread, and Worcestershire sauce.

Why do people put mustard on pretzels? ›

Pretzel-making remained concentrated in Pennsylvania, even after emerging as a national snack in the 1960s. The practice of spreading mustard on soft pretzels is traced to the fact that pretzels were commonly sold by hot dog vendors, who were already offering mustard.

How is a Bavarian pretzel different? ›

These authentic Bavarian pretzels are different than their American counterpart soft pretzels because they are dipped in a more traditional lye mixture. In fact, the German name for these pretzels laugenbrezel literally translates to “lye pretzels.”

What are pretzels called in Bavaria? ›

Depending on the dialect, pretzels are called Brezel (High German), Brezn (in Bavaria and Austria), Bretzel (in Switzerland) or one of many similar names, based on the region.

Do Germans put mustard on pretzels? ›

The popular toppings of authentic bavarian pretzels are:

Sesame, poppy, sunflower, pumpkin or caraway seeds, cheese sauce and bacon bits. Bavarians especially enjoy their pretzels in the late morning with Weißwürst, sweet mustard, and a Beer.

Is mustard on pretzels a German thing? ›

Given Oktoberfest was in full swing at the time, the conversation naturally shifted to German foods and beer. To my surprise, I learned that Germans don't typically eat their pretzels with mustard like Americans. Instead, they largely reserve the condiment to meats, and in particular sausages.

What do Germans eat with pretzels? ›

In Bavaria's world-famous beer gardens, pretzels are also enjoyed with obatzda, a strong, cheesy dip made with butter, hot paprika, and Camembert. Frankfurt is home to a milder, creamier version known as schneegestöber, also enjoyed with pretzels and glasses of sour flat apple cider named apfelwein.

What makes German pretzels so good? ›

Dipping the dough in a lye solution gives traditional German pretzels their characteristic salinity; chew; and smooth mahogany exterior, but the strong alkali (sodium hydroxide) is corrosive and can burn your skin, so it must be handled with caution.

What's a good dip for pretzels? ›

This dip pairs perfectly with our chewy soft pretzels recipe.
  • 3 / 16. Mustard Pretzel Dip. This flavorful dip is addictive, so be careful! ...
  • 6 / 16. Dill Pickle Dip. My love for pickles led me to create this Dill Pickle Dip. ...
  • 9 / 16. Five-Cheese Fonduta. ...
  • 12 / 16. Beer Dip. ...
  • 15 / 16. Beer & Cheddar Fondue.
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What is the secret ingredient which makes a pretzel taste like a pretzel? ›

On the one hand, lye gives pretzels their distinctive flavor, kind of a sharp flatness, if that makes sense. It's what keeps a pretzel from tasting like pretzel-shaped bread.

What are some facts about Bavarian pretzels? ›

Traditionally, Bavarian pretzels are made from wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt, and dipped in an alkaline solution, which gives the pretzel its brown color and crisp texture. The snack is vegan and low in fat, making it an excellent snack for any time of the day!

Are pretzels Bavarian or German? ›

Pretzel baking has most firmly taken root in the region of Franconia and adjoining Upper German-speaking areas, and pretzels have been an integral part of German baking traditions for centuries.

What does the pretzel symbolize in Christianity? ›

The pretzel was invented by European monks in the early Middle Ages, possibly in the 6th or 7th century. The monks used the pretzel's distinctive knot shape to represent the Holy Trinity, with the three holes in the pretzel symbolizing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

What do Germans call pretzels? ›

Pretzels
GermanBrezel, Bretzel, Brezl, Breze, Precita
FranceLe Bretzel
ItalyCiambella, Bracciatello
PortugalRosquilha
SpainLa Rosquilla
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What is the religious meaning of the pretzel? ›

Christian Roots

They believe the pretzel shape represents the holy trinity, the three holes representing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Soft pretzels using a simple recipe of only flour, water, and salt were used during Lent when Christians were not permitted to eat eggs, lard, or any dairy products.

What should I dip my pretzels in? ›

If you can dream it, you can (probably) dip a pretzel in it.
  • Traditional Pretzel Mustard. ...
  • Spicy Mustard for Pretzels. ...
  • Homemade Hummus. ...
  • Spinach Artichoke Pretzel Dip. ...
  • German Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda) ...
  • Dill Pickle Dip. ...
  • Creamy Carrot Dip. ...
  • Caramelized Onion Dip.
Jun 14, 2022

What's the difference between German mustard and yellow mustard? ›

German renditions of the condiment typically call for whole mustard seeds, while the iconic American yellow variety only utilizes powdered mustard. This style sources seeds with a yellow hue, which boasts a distinct spiced flavor that makes American mustard relatively standard.

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