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Sourdough Pretzels Recipe

These sourdough pretzels soft, delicious and super easy to make!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Resting Time1 day
Total Time1 day 44 minutes
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked goods, baking
Servings: 12 Pretzels
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

for the active starter:

  • 1 tablespoon sourdough starter
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons water

for the dough:

for the water bath:

for the topping:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1-2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • 12 hours before making the dough, mix together the sourdough starter, flour, and water until well blended. Cover loosely and let sit for 12 hours.
    glass bowl with sourdough starter
  • When ready to make the dough, mix together the starter and water in a large bowl or the bowl or a stand mixer. Add the honey, salt, and bread flour, and mix to combine. Knead the dough for 5-6 minutes by hand or using the stand mixer, until the dough is smooth.
    bread dough in a mixing bowl
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 12 hours.
    risen dough in a mixing bowl
  • When ready to bake the pretzels, divide the dough into twelve equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, and shape into a pretzel shape. Place on two greased or parchment lined baking sheets, cover with a towel, and let rest 30 minutes.
    pretzel dough on a baking mat
  • While the pretzels are resting, preheat the oven to 425. In a large pot, bring the water, baking soda, and brown sugar to a simmer. Add the pretzels to the pot, 3-4 at a time, cooking for 30 seconds per side, then return the pretzels to the baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining pretzels.
    raw pretzel dough that has risen a bit
  • In a small bowl, mix together the egg and water. Brush the egg wash over the pretzels, then sprinkle with the coarse salt.
    pretzel dough ready for the oven
  • Bake 12-14 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.
    baked pretzels brushed with melted butter

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1159mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg