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Sourdough Soft Pretzels

Long fermented sourdough soft pretzels make the best snack!
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Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 Pretzels
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

The Dough
  • 1.5 cups Sourdough Starter
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Butter melted
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 3 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 4 cups All purpose flour
Water Bath Ingredients
  • 6-8 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
Egg Wash Ingredients
  • 1 Egg Beaten well
  • Salt
Possible Toppings or Add Ins

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with dough hook (I have a kitchenaid mixer)
  • Large Bowl to let the dough ferment
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Tea Towel
  • Measuring Cup
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Tea Towel
  • Measuring Cup
  • Dough scraper or knife to cut the dough
  • Pastry brush for toppings
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Add all of the dough ingredients into your KitchenAid mixer bowl and start mixing it. Once the ingredients are all incorporated add your dough hook attachment on and work the dough on medium speed for about 5 minutes.
  2. Once the dough is stiff and incorporated, place it in a large glass bowl and cover with a damp tea towel for at least 12-24 hours to ferment and rise.
  3. The next day when you are ready to start making your pretzels, get your water bath ready and boil water in a large pot or dutch oven. Add baking soda and brown sugar to the water and let boil. Cut the dough and roll the dough pieces into a long rope on a floured work surface.
    Grab each of the ends of the rope and form into a pretzel. 
  4. Once the boiling water is ready to go, drop 2-3 pretzels in at a time for about 30 seconds. Use a strainer to get them out.
  5. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper place your pretzels down and place the egg wash over top. Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Baste with butter and add salt or cinnamon sugar and enjoy!