Sourdough Pretzels

You'll love these soft and chewy Sourdough Pretzels made with homemade sourdough starter. They are the perfect snack for any occasion.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword pretzel, sourdough

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Rest 12

Total Time 12 30

Servings servings

Calories 140kcal

Combine the flour, water, sourdough starter, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix with the dough hook on the lowest speed for 5-10 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a lid, and let it rest at room temperature for 8-12 hours or until it doubles in size.
Divide the risen dough into 12 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a 14”-18” rope and then shape it into a U.
Twist the two ends of the rope twice and press them into the base of the U-shape.
Set the formed pretzels aside to allow the shaped dough to rise for approximately an hour.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Create the egg wash by whisking the egg and water together in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large stockpot, combine the water, baking soda, and brown sugar and bring to a boil.
Place the shaped pretzel dough into the boiling water bath for 30 seconds on each side, one or two at a time making sure they don’t touch.
Carefully remove and place the boiled pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush each pretzel with the egg wash and sprinkle them with coarse salt.
Bake for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.