Description
Soft and chewy sourdough discard pretzel bites made from leftover sourdough starter. Perfectly golden and topped with coarse sea salt, they make the ultimate zero-waste snack for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough discard
1/2 cup warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup baking soda (for the boiling step)
Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar or honey, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add sourdough discard, flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rise for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Divide the dough into 6–8 portions. Roll each into ropes and cut into 1-inch bites.
Bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil each piece for 30 seconds, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These bites can be frozen after shaping and boiled straight from frozen when ready to bake.
Use active sourdough discard at room temperature for best results.
Serve with cheese sauce, mustard, or your favorite dip.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 bites
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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