Sourdough Pretzel Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Baking Soda Bath
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, add the sourdough starter and yeast mixture to the flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Shaping & Boiling
- 5
Shape the Pretzels
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 24 inches) and then shape it into a pretzel.
- 6
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the baking soda. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
- 7
Boil Pretzels
Carefully place each shaped pretzel into the baking soda bath for about 30 seconds. Remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 9
- 10
Bake
Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.
