Sourdough Soft Pretzels
  1. Autolyse: Mix flour, milk, honey, and sourdough starter. Rest 40 minutes.

  2. Mix & Knead: Add egg yolk and salt. Knead 5–10 minutes. Slowly add melted butter. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic.

  3. Bulk Ferment: Ferment 4–6 hours at room temp. Do stretch & folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours. Refrigerate 8–12 hours.

  4. Shape: Divide dough into 80–100 g pieces. Roll into long ropes. Shape into pretzels.

  5. Final Proof: Let rest 2 hours, until puffy.

  6. Baking Soda Bath: Boil 1 L water + 30–40 g baking soda. Dip each pretzel 15 seconds. Place on baking sheet and sprinkle coarse salt.

  7. Bake: Bake at 200–210°C / 392–410°F for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.

  8. Serve: Best warm with cheese dip, mustard, or garlic butter.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍿Snack

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎊Party🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h30m

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