Sourdough Pretzel Bites Recipe
Sourdough Pretzel Bites Recipe are a perfect snack. They're soft, chewy, and so tasty. Making sourdough pretzel bites recipe at home is easier than you think.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 10 cups water for boiling
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- Coarse salt for topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Combine sourdough starter and warm water.
- Add flour, sugar, and salt.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Add melted butter and knead well.
- The dough should be smooth and soft.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel.
- Let the dough rest for 4-6 hours.
- It should double in size.
- The longer it sits, the tangier it gets.
- Divide dough into 4 equal parts.
- Roll each part into a long rope.
- Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- You'll get about 40-50 bites.
- Boil 10 cups of water.
- Add baking soda carefully.
- Drop 6-8 bites at a time.
- Boil for 30 seconds each side.
- Remove with slotted spoon.
- Place bites on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle coarse salt on top.
- Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.
- They should turn golden brown.
Notes
- Use active sourdough starter for best results.
- Room temperature starter works perfectly.
- Don't skip the baking soda bath.
- It gives pretzels their signature flavor and color.
- Work quickly when boiling the bites.
- Don't overcrowd the pot.
- Brush butter immediately after baking.
- This helps salt stick better.
- Serve them warm for maximum deliciousness.
- You can freeze extras for later.
- Reheat in the oven for 5 minutes.