Sourdough Pretzels

Name: Sourdough Pretzels
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American, German
Ingredients: 40 grams Sourdough Starter; 40 grams Bread Flour; 40 grams Water; 43 grams Unsalted Butter (3 TBS, room temperature); 380 grams Bread Flour; 40 grams Rye Flour (optional, substitute with whole wheat flour); 25 grams Granulated Sugar; 12 grams Sea Salt; 300 grams Water; 23 grams Dried Milk Powder (optional, but helps them be softer); 1 tsp Instant or Active Dry Yeast (optional, but recommended); Levain (see above, or 120 grams of active sourdough starter); 1 Egg (optional, for egg wash); Pretzel Salt (or another coarse salt); Water; 300 grams Baking Soda (about one cup for baked baking soda, or use ½ cup baking soda)

Instructions

Cook:15min

These soft Sourdough Pretzels are the perfect appetizer or snack for parties and gatherings. They have a dark, shiny crust and chewy interior and are made without lye. Follow this recipe and my visual guide for tips, substitutions, and detailed photos of each step for making the best sourdough pretzels.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:15:39 GMT