Description
Crunchy sourdough hard pretzels coated in a flavorful homemade honey mustard mixture, baked to golden perfection. These deliciously tangy and sweet pretzel bites are perfect for snacking, parties, or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Honey Mustard Coating
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
Pretzels
- 12 ounces (340 g) sourdough hard pretzels (The Pounder), broken into bite-size pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a large baking sheet with silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Honey Mustard Coating: In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the vegetable oil, yellow mustard, honey, and onion powder until fully combined into a smooth, uniform coating.
- Break Pretzels: Smash the sourdough hard pretzels against your countertop or with a rolling pin to break them into bite-size pieces. This ensures the pretzels absorb the honey mustard flavor well.
- Coat Pretzel Pieces: Add the broken pretzel pieces to the bowl with the honey mustard mixture. Toss well so every piece is evenly coated with the flavorful seasoning.
- Bake: Spread the coated pretzels out in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, tossing or turning the pieces halfway through to toast them evenly and achieve a perfect crunch.
- Cool and Store: Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container to keep them fresh and crunchy.
Notes
- Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent pretzels from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Smashing the pretzels into bite-size pieces helps them absorb the honey mustard flavor better.
- Tossing halfway through baking ensures even toasting and crispness.
- Store cooled pretzels in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Adjust honey and mustard quantities to taste for a sweeter or tangier coating.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free pretzels.
