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sourdough discard soft pretzels

Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels

These soft pretzels are a breeze to make and have a delightful sourdough tang. It's a great way to use up sourdough discard, and it makes for a tasty snack any day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Pretzels
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 360 Grams Warm Water (1 1/2 Cups)
  • 6.4 Grams Dry Active Yeast (2 1/2 Teaspoons)
  • 226 Grams Sourdough Starter Discard (1 Cup)
  • 690 Grams All-Purpose Flour or Bread Flour (5 3/4 Cup)
  • 6 Grams Table Salt (1 Teaspoon)
  • 12.5 Grams White Granulated Sugar (1 Tablespoon)
  • 13.6 Grams Vegetable Oil (1 Tablespoon)
  • 1 Large Egg, Beaten
  • 12 Grams Sea Salt or Pretzel Salt To Taste

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the warm water and the dry active yeast and let side for 10 minutes to proof.
  • Add the sourdough starter discard and stir until it dissolves into the yeast mixture.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Pour into the standing mixer bowl and start mixing on low.
  • Add the vegetable oil and continue to mix until the dough pulls away from and cleans the sides of the bowl.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly greased surface and shape into a ball.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased container. Cover and let rest for 45 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly greased surface and divide into 12 pieces, about 107 grams per piece.
  • Shape each piece into an 18-inch long rope and then twist the rope into a pretzel shape.
  • Place each pretzel onto a lightly greased parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  • Brush beaten egg over the pretzels, and sprinkle with sea salt or pretzel salt according to taste.
  • Preheat the oven to 350° F (176° C) and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Place pretzels on wire cooling rack to cool.

Notes

The parchment paper is optional with this recipe, and you can just grease the baking sheet and put the pretzels on it directly. However, it does help keep the pretzels from sticking. 
Also, consider brushing melted butter over the pretzels while they cool for extra flavor and color. 
Keyword Soft Pretzels, Sourdough, Sourdough Discard, Sourdough Discard Pretzels