Description
A comprehensive guide to making the most delicious and chewy soft pretzels using your sourdough starter or discard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 3.5 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- Mix starter, water, sugar, butter, salt, and flour into a dough.
- Knead for 7 minutes until smooth.
- Let rise until increased by 50%.
- Shape into 8-10 pretzel ropes and twists.
- Boil in a baking soda bath for 45 seconds.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
Natural fermentation, probiotic-rich discard use, no preservatives, and superior flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal per pretzel