Description
These sourdough discard pretzel bites are soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and perfectly snackable. With a subtle tang from sourdough discard, they’re ideal for parties, dipping, or customizing with sweet or savory toppings.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 200 grams (about 3/4 cup) sourdough discard, unfed, room temperature
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For Boiling:
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- For Topping:
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Flaky sea salt
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and brown sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add sourdough discard, flour, and salt. Mix to combine, then add melted butter. Knead 4–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a 12–14 inch rope and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Roll into balls.
- Bring water and baking soda to a boil. Boil pretzel bites for 30 seconds until they float. Remove and place on baking sheets.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd baking sheets to ensure even browning.
- For cinnamon sugar variation, skip egg wash and brush baked bites with melted butter before coating.
- Store at room temperature for 1–2 days in a paper bag.
- Freeze fully cooled bites for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in microwave for 30–60 seconds or in oven for crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 bites
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
