Sourdough Pretzels
There is nothing quite like warm, soft pretzels. These are made even better because they are sourdough pretzels! The flavor is delicious and as usual in my recipes, I like to add some whole wheat flour to make them a little more healthy.
Calories: 7kcal
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 125 grams about 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 400 grams 3 cups all purpose flour
- 200 grams 1 1/2 cups hard white wheat flour
- 350 grams 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams about 3 Tablespoons honey
For the water/baking soda mixture:
- 6 cups water
- 1/3 cup baking soda
Instructions
- Mix together all dough ingredients in a stand mixer with the hook attachment just until everything is incorporated together.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes
- Knead with the stand mixer for 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 4 hours (more or less depending on air temperature of your home) Mine is usually double in size by this time.
- Prepare a large baking tray lined with parchment paper and sprinkle it lightly with flour.
- Flour the counter or a work surface very lightly. Pick off a piece of dough, maybe a half cup worth (I'm not scientific about it and wing it on size)
- Using your hands roll out the dough into about 3/4 inch thickness ropes. Shape into a pretzel, or cut before shaping to make pretzel bites.
- Place pretzels on prepared tray as you make them.
- Turn oven on to 400ºF.
- In a medium saucepan mix together baking soda and water and bring to a boil.
- Boil each pretzel in the baking soda/water mixture for 20-30 seconds then place back on the tray.
- Sprinkle each pretzel liberally with coarse salt.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Brush with melted butter, lard, or oil. Serve warm!
Nutrition
Calories: 7kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 11188mg | Potassium: 36mg | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.1mg
