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Pretzel Bites from Crescent Roll Dough

Pretzel Bites from Crescent Roll Dough deliver a chewy, golden crust with a tender, buttery interior and a hint of coarse salt on top. Using refrigerated crescent dough speeds things along while still giving you that classic pretzel flavor after a baking soda bath. Serve warm for snacks, game day, or an easy appetizer with mustard or cheese dip.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook14 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Pretzel Bites from Crescent Roll Dough
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

  2. 2

    Combine 8 cups water and baking soda in a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. When it boils, reduce the heat and keep the water at a simmer.

  3. 3

    Starting at the wide end, roll each crescent roll triangle into a long rope, about 12 inches. Shape the rope into a pretzel.

  4. 4

    With a spider strainer, lower 1 pretzel at a time into the simmering water for 7 to 8 seconds. Set the pretzels on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Mix the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush each pretzel with the egg mixture.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from the oven. Brush each pretzel with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt while still hot.