sourdough pretzel recipe

These sourdough pretzel recipe are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. With a tangy sourdough flavor and a chewy texture, they pair wonderfully with coffee or any savory dip. This recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients, and it’s a fun baking project for beginners or experienced bakers.

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Prep Time 1 15

Cook Time 14

Total Time 1 29

Servings: 12 pretzels

Course: Snack, Breakfast, Appetizer

Cuisine: American, German

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups Active sourdough starter - Ensure it’s bubbly and active
1 ¼ cups Warm water - Around 100°F 38°C
1 ½ tablespoon Brown sugar - Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
4 cups All-purpose flour - Can substitute with bread flour
1 ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt -
2 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Melted for brushing
¼ cup Baking soda -For the water bath
6 cups cups Water -For the baking soda bath
Optional tbsp Everything bagel seasoning - For sprinkling on top
Optional tbsp Coarse pretzel salt - For topping

Equipment

1 Large Stockpot (For boiling pretzels)
1 Rimmed Baking Sheets (For baking pretzels)
1 Parchment Paper (To line baking sheets)
1 Slotted Spoon or Spider Strainer (To dip pretzels in the baking soda bath)
1 Sharp Knife or Lame (For scoring pretzels)

Method

Combine starter with warm water and sugar
Gradually add flour and salt, knead until smooth
Let the dough rise for 1-2 hours in a warm spot
Divide dough, roll into ropes, and form pretzel twists

Nutrition

Serving: 75gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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