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Golden-brown Easy Sourdough Pretzel Bites on white napkin with glass of water beside.

Easy Sourdough Pretzel Bites


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  • Author: Emily cook
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and quick sourdough discard pretzel bites perfect for a tasty snack. Soft on the inside with a golden crust, these bites are easy to make and great for sharing.


Ingredients

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  • 7 grams active-dry yeast
  • 150 grams whole milk sub plant-based milk
  • 25 grams brown sugar
  • 75 grams sourdough discard
  • 240 grams bread flour
  • 4 grams salt
  • 14 grams unsalted butter softened
  • 452 grams hot water
  • 10 grams baking soda
  • 7 grams pretzel salt
  • 56 grams unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix yeast with warm milk and brown sugar; let it activate.
  2. Add sourdough discard, bread flour, salt, and softened butter; mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic; let it rise for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  5. Divide dough into small pieces and shape into bite-sized balls.
  6. Prepare baking soda bath by dissolving baking soda in hot water.
  7. Dip dough bites into baking soda bath briefly, then place on baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Melt butter and brush pretzel bites; sprinkle with pretzel salt.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder or shredded cheese on top before baking
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 bites
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg