Yield: 15

Sourdough Pretzel Bites

sourdough pretzel bites layered in a cast iron enameled pan

Chewy and soft sourdough pretzel bites are super delicious and only use wild yeast to rise, no instant yeast.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sourdough starter, active and bubbly
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour

Water Bath

  • 9 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Course sea salt to top

Instructions

  1. Add active sourdough starter, room temperature water, honey, salt and flour to the bowl of a stand mixer
  2. Mix the dough on low speed for 10-15 minutes with the dough hook. You could also knead by hand. The dough should pass the window-pane test.
  3. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm place for 8-12 hours.
  4. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces.
  5. Roll each piece into about 15” rope.
  6. Cut into equal portions and place on a baking sheet with parchment paper
  7. Cover the dough and allow them to rise for about an hour.
  8. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  9. Bring water in a large stockpot to a boil and add baking soda and brown sugar.
  10. Place a few pretzel bites at a time into the boiling water and allow to boil for 15-20 seconds. I like to do 8 pretzel bites at a time. You don't want to overcrowd them.
  11. Remove with a slotted spoon or kitchen spider strainer, shaking off excess water and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.Brush egg wash onto each pretzel bite (optional) and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  12. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

The dough should pass the window-pane test. Take a small amount of dough and stretch it between your fingers. If you can stretch it to the point where it’s thin enough to see through, then it is ready

Use an active sourdough starter so the dough will rise well.

This is the perfect master recipe that is delicious with just a little salt or you can totally customize with additional delicious toppings.

Sourdough discard may be able to be used if you let the dough ferment much longer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

15

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 123Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 762mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g