Easy Sourdough Pretzel Bites
These easy sourdough discard pretzel bites are a quick and tasty snack perfect for any time of day. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, they are an ideal treat to enjoy with friends or family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with brown sugar and let it activate for 5 minutes.
- Mix sourdough discard, bread flour, salt, and softened butter into the yeast mixture to form dough.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Divide dough into small pieces and roll each into bite-size balls.
- Prepare baking soda bath by dissolving baking soda in hot water.
- Dip each dough bite briefly in the baking soda bath and place on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle pretzel salt over the bites and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter immediately after baking.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder or shredded cheese before baking
- Use plant-based milk to make this recipe vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 handful
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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