Use sourdough starter and this pretzel recipe for buttery soft pretzels with the telltale tang of sourdough.
Ingredients
Water Bath
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
Finishing
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Pretzel Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unfed sourdough starter
- ¾ cup lukewarm water, or more as needed
- ¼ cup powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Make the dough: Mix flour, sourdough starter, water, powdered milk, melted butter, brown sugar, yeast, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until dough comes together. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough is dry.
Step 2
Remove dough from the bowl and shape into a ball. Clean and dry the bowl, then grease lightly. Return dough to the bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 3
Turn dough out onto a lightly greased surface. Fold and shape into a rectangle; divide into 12 equal pieces and cover with plastic wrap.
Step 4
Roll one piece dough into an 18-inch long rope; keep remaining dough covered while you work. Loop and twist the rope into a pretzel shape, and place onto a baking sheet. Roll and shape remaining pretzels.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 6
Prepare a water bath by bringing 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in baking soda until dissolved. Lower one pretzel into the water bath and cook for 30 seconds, flipping halfway through. Remove with a slotted spoon or spatula and place back onto the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pretzels.
Step 7
Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush egg wash over each pretzel, then sprinkle with coarse salt.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until dark golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush pretzels with melted butter. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of sodium in baking soda. The actual amount consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 225 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat4g | 22% |
Cholesterol34mg | 11% |
Sodium1716mg | 75% |
Total Carbohydrate33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium49mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium144mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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