5 Ingredient NO YEAST Gluten-free Pretzel Bites w/ Easy Cheesy Dipping Sauce
When the craving for warm, salty, and doughy pretzels hits, but you’re short on time or don’t have yeast on hand, these Gluten-Free, No-Yeast Pretzel Bites are your go-to snack! And the best part? The dough is made with only five simple ingredients, making them easy to whip up in a pinch. No yeast, no kneading, no waiting! There’s even an easy cheese sauce recipe for dipping included in the post as well!! 🥨🧀
Do you miss those warm, soft pretzels that you can get at the mall? The ones that you can smell baking as soon as you get to the food court? The pretzels that aren't gluten-free? Everyone knows which pretzels i'm talking about 😐. Well, don't worry anymore because now you can make your own delicious, warm, soft, chewy, gluten-free version at home! If you have 60 minutes you can have homemade gluten-free pretzel bites. And BONUS - you can dunk them in our easy cheesy sauce that's 1000x better than the food court version. Perfectly buttery, salty, and soft.
Why You'll Love These Pretzel Bites:
No Yeast Required: Making pretzels at home usually involves a wait for the dough to rise. Not with these! You’ll skip the yeast and still get delicious, soft pretzel bites in under 30 minutes.
Gluten-Free: Using gluten-free flour ensures these pretzel bites are suitable for those with gluten sensitivities. The texture will be just as chewy and satisfying as traditional pretzels.
Only 5 Ingredients in the Dough: Sometimes, the best recipes are the simplest ones. With only five ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these pretzel bites in no time.
The Simple Ingredients You’ll Need:
Gluten-Free Flour: A cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend works best, mimicking the texture of wheat flour for that chewy pretzel bite. I always use Bob's RedMill 1:1 because that has given me consistently good results in every recipe I use it for.
Baking Powder: This will help the dough rise without the need for yeast.
Salt: Essential for flavor. We'll use it in the dough and sprinkle some on top of the bites after baking.
Greek Yogurt: Adds moisture and helps bind the dough together, creating that soft, chewy texture.
Sour Cream: Sour cream gives the dough a nice richness and tang, helping the pretzels stay soft while adding extra flavor.
While the pretzels are delicious on their own, they're even better when dipped into an easy, cheesy sauce. The dip is made up of minimal ingredients as well - two cheeses, milk, spices, and hot sauce. If you don't like classic cheese sauce you could use any dipper you want like classic or spicy mustard, a sweet glaze, or even take it up a notch with some beer cheese. The toppings are also not limited to plain salt; you could use cinnamon sugar, everything bagel seasoning, or even bacon bits. The possibilities are endless! Another delicious take on these pretzel bites are to make mini pretzel dogs by wrapping a mini hot dog with a strip of pretzel dough <-- My personal favorite.
The Perfect Cheese Sauce: Featuring Cooper Cheese
When it comes to dipping, nothing makes pretzel bites better than a rich, creamy, and flavorful cheese sauce. And if you want to take your cheese sauce to the next level, look no further than Cooper® Sharp Cheese. This cheese is the ideal choice for creating a smooth, velvety sauce that perfectly complements the soft, warm pretzel bites. Let’s dive into why Cooper® Sharp Cheese is a game changer for your cheese sauce and how to make the best version possible.
Why Cooper® Sharp Cheese?
Cooper® Sharp Cheese is an iconic, American-made cheese known for its bold flavor and creamy texture. Aged to perfection, Cooper® Sharp has a distinct tanginess that elevates any dish—especially cheese sauces. Here’s why it works so well:
Creamy Texture: Cooper® Sharp Cheese melts beautifully, creating a smooth, velvety sauce without any graininess. This is crucial for a cheese sauce because you want it to be rich and luxurious, coating your pretzel bites perfectly.
Sharp, Bold Flavor: The sharpness of Cooper® Cheese is robust but not overpowering, offering just the right balance of tangy, savory goodness. It enhances the flavor of your cheese sauce, making it the perfect pairing for salty pretzel bites.
Meltability: Unlike some cheeses that can get stringy or clumpy when melted, Cooper® Sharp melts seamlessly, giving you a cheese sauce with a perfect consistency. This ensures a smooth dip every time.
American Classic: Cooper® is a beloved cheese brand in the U.S., made using traditional methods with high-quality ingredients. When you choose Cooper®, you’re adding an authentic, nostalgic flavor to your cheese sauce that feels both comforting and special.
No matter how you choose to eat these they'll be delicious every single way. These will be a hit at your next birthday party, holiday, cookout, football game, or just a regular Saturday night!
Let the baking begin!
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Always preheat your oven.
- If the baking soda/water mixture begins to bubble over just turn the heat down on the stove.
- No need to let the sour cream and yogurt to come to room temperature; it's fine straight from the refrigerator.
- If the dough is too sticky to form into a ball add one tablespoon of flour and mix in.
- Do not skip the baking soda/water bath, but do not do it longer than 30 seconds because of the metallic taste that baking soda can leave! Stick to the 10-15 seconds.
