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Simple Sourdough Old Fashioned Pretzels

These old fashioned sourdough pretzels are perfect for slow afternoons, weekend baking, or serving alongside soup for a cozy, from scratch meal.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 1 Pan
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Sourdough Starter
  • 1 Cup Warm Water
  • 1 Tbsp Honey or Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3-3 1/2 Cups All- purpose flour- I always used unbleached
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter (or olive oil)
  • 6 Cups Water
  • 2 Tbsp Baking Soda

Instructions
 

  • Mark the Dough-
    In a bowl, mis starter, water, honey, salt, and melted butter. Add flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
  • Rest-
    Let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes (this relaxes the gluten and makes shaping easy).
  • Shape-
    Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape.
  • Boil-
    Bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil each pretzel 30 seconds per side, then remove to parchment paper. Add salt if desired.
  • Bake-
    Sprinkle with salt and bake at 425 for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown
  • Serve-
    Brush with butter if desired and enjoy!