Description
Delicious, fluffy, homemade sourdough pretzels that are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- Active sourdough starter (100g)
- Bread flour (450g)
- Water (270–300ml, lukewarm)
- Salt (10g)
- Butter (20–30g, melted)
- Baking soda (for the bath)
- Coarse salt, seeds, or grated cheese for finishing
Instructions
- Prepare the starter: Feed your starter 6–12 hours before mixing, and use it when it peaks and shows lots of bubbles.
- Combine the starter and lukewarm water in a large bowl, stirring gently until the starter disperses.
- Add the flour and mix until no dry spots remain; let the dough rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Add salt and melted butter, and knead or fold for 6–10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it ferment at room temperature for 4–6 hours, folding every 30–45 minutes for the first 2 hours.
- Gently deflate the dough and divide into 8–12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into pretzel twists or knot shapes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bring a pot of water to a simmer with baking soda.
- Submerge each pretzel briefly in the bath, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with an egg wash or melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12–16 minutes until deep golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm with various toppings, and allow for creative variations such as adding herbs or cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sourdough, pretzels, baking, homemade, snack
