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Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 200 g (3/4 cup) Sourdough Discard
  • 4 cups Flour
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter

Baking Soda Bath

  • 2 quarts Water
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda

Instructions

  1. Combine water, brown sugar, discard, and yeast in a large bowl. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until the yeast starts to bubble.
  2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix until combined. Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Shape into a ball and let rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, then cut into desired bite-size pieces. Lightly roll pieces into a ball
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil Pretzels for 30 seconds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Top with desired toppings and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown (optional: brush each dough ball with an egg wash before pretzel salt) Enjoy!