Sourdough Pretzel Bites (Easy Discard Recipe)
Equipment
- 1 2.5 Quart Pot (You can use larger, I just use a small one and drop the bites in batches.)
Ingredients
Pretzel Dough
- 1 Cup Sourdough Discard
- 1 3/4 Cups Organic Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
- 1/3 Cup Milk
Baking Soda Bath
- 8 Cups Water
- 1/4 Cup Baking Soda
Topping
- 1 Egg Beaten
- Coarse Pretzel Salt
Instructions
Make The Dough
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat Oven To 425°F And Line A Baking Sheet With Parchment Paper.
- In A Large Bowl Mix Together Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, And Salt.
- Add Sourdough Discard, Melted Butter, And Milk. Stir Until A Soft Dough Forms.
Shape The Pretzel Bites
- Turn Dough Onto A Lightly Floured Surface.
- Roll Into Ropes About 1 Inch Thick And Cut Into Bite-Sized Pieces.
Prepare The Baking Soda Bath
- Bring Water To A Boil In A Large Pot And Carefully Add Baking Soda.
- Drop Pretzel Bites Into The Water For 15–20 Seconds.
- Remove With A Slotted Spoon And Place On The Prepared Baking Sheet.
Add Topping
- Brush With Beaten Egg And Sprinkle With Pretzel Salt.
- Bake For 15 Minutes Until Golden Brown. See notes.
- Brush With Melted Butter If Desired And Serve Warm.
Notes
These can take longer than 15 minutes if they are bigger. I would start checking around 13 minutes and go until they are golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.3mg
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