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Homemade sourdough pretzel bites topped with sea salt and garlic on a ceramic plate.

Sourdough Pretzel Bites

These chewy, golden sourdough pretzel bites are the perfect way to use sourdough discard. With a signature pretzel flavor, customizable toppings, and fun to make with kids.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, German-inspired
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Fermentation Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 190kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl (For mixing and rising dough)
  • Kitchen scale (Recommended for accurate ingredient measurement)
  • Bench scraper (For cutting dough into uniform bites)
  • Baking sheet (Lined with parchment paper)
  • Large pot (For the baking soda bath)
  • Slotted spoon (Or spider strainer for removing boiled bites)
  • Sharp knife (Or kitchen scissors to cut dough)
  • Wire cooling rack (To cool baked pretzel bites)
  • Pastry brush (optional) (For egg wash or butter application)

Ingredients

For the Pretzel Dough:

  • 1 cup Sourdough starter - Discard or active
  • 1 cup Warm water - Around 100°F
  • 1½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Bread flour - For extra chewiness
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Softened
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast - Optional, speeds rise time

For the Baking Soda Bath:

  • 6 cups Water - For boiling
  • ⅓ cup Baking soda - Essential for pretzel flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar - Optional, enhances color

For Toppings (choose one or mix):

  • to taste Coarse salt - Classic topping
  • to taste Everything bagel mix - Flavorful savory option
  • to taste Cinnamon sugar - For sweet version
  • to taste Grated Parmesan - Adds umami and crisp topping

Instructions

  • Combine all dough ingredients
  • Knead until smooth and elastic
  • Let dough rise or refrigerate overnight
  • Shape ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Boil bites in baking soda bath
  • Apply egg wash and desired toppings
  • Bake until golden brown

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 190kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) | Sodium: 460mg (20%) | Potassium: 70mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 95IU (2%) | Calcium: 12mg (1%) | Iron: 1.8mg (10%)
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