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Soft Sourdough Pretzels

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Proofing Time2 hours
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 183kcal

Ingredients

  • 290 grams Water warm, around 100°F
  • 100 grams Sourdough Starter active or discard*
  • 11 grams Melted Butter cooled
  • 7 grams Salt
  • 15 grams Sweetener Sugar, Honey, or Monk Fruit
  • 530 grams Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

For the Baking Soda Bath:

For Topping:

  • Pretzel Salt or Coarse Salt

Instructions

Mix the Dough

  • Add water, sourdough starter, melted butter, salt, sweetener, and flour to a bread machine or stand mixer.
  • If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  • If using a bread machine, set it to the dough cycle and let it mix and knead automatically.

Let the Dough Rise

  • Cover and let the dough rise for 1–2 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.
  • If using sourdough discard, expect a slower rise time.

Shape the Pretzels

  • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a long rope and twist into a pretzel shape.
  • For pretzel bites, cut into small pieces instead.

Boil in Baking Soda Water

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add ¼ cup baking soda.
  • Drop pretzels in, one at a time, and boil for 30 seconds.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Add Toppings

  • Sprinkle with pretzel salt or coarse salt.

Bake the Pretzels

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm with mustard, cheese sauce, or brush pretzels with melted butter for extra flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Pretzel | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g