Crispy Baked Dill Pickle Pretzels
Tangy, crunchy, and packed with dill flavor, these baked pretzels are infused with pickle juice and herbs for a bold, zesty snack that’s perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
or 1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Baking Bath
6 cups water
2 tablespoons baking soda
For Topping
2 tablespoons melted butter
Coarse salt (to taste)
Extra dried dill or dill pickle seasoning (optional)
Directions
1. Activate the Yeast
In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast.
Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
Add flour, salt, pickle juice, olive oil, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First Rise
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Pretzels
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide dough into small pieces and roll into ropes. Twist into mini pretzels or pretzel bites.
5. Baking Soda Bath
Bring water to a boil and carefully add baking soda.
Drop pretzels into the water for 20–30 seconds, then remove and drain well.
6. Bake
Place pretzels on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
7. Finish & Season
Brush hot pretzels with melted butter.
Sprinkle with coarse salt and extra dill seasoning if desired.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Tips & Variations
Add pickle seasoning powder for extra tang
Shape into pretzel sticks for dipping
Serve with ranch, mustard, or cheese sauce
