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Homemade sourdough pretzels ready for game day snacking

Sourdough Pretzels

These Easy Homemade Sourdough Pretzels feature a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center, perfect for game-day gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzel Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sourdough starter Make sure it's active and bubbly.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For boiling the pretzels.
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • Coarse salt for sprinkling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, sugar, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a long rope.
  3. Shape the ropes into pretzels by twisting the ends together and pressing them down.
  4. Boil water in a pot and add baking soda. Drop the pretzels one by one for about 30 seconds, then remove and place them on a baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle coarse salt on top and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

These pretzels are wonderful paired with mustard, cheese sauce, herbed butter, or a cinnamon sugar topping for a dessert variation. Homemade pretzels are best enjoyed fresh.