Description

Turn your sourdough discard into soft, golden pretzel bites dusted with sweet cinnamon sugar. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into warm, chewy bites perfect for family baking or cozy snacking. You’ll learn how to mix, knead, proof, shape, boil, bake, and coat these cinnamon sugar treats step by step. With tips for texture, make-ahead, and storage, these sourdough pretzel bites bring comfort and creativity to every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup sourdough discard

1/3 cup warm water

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

6 cups water

1/2 cup baking soda

4 tablespoons melted butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Mix sourdough discard, warm water, brown sugar, and yeast; let rest until foamy.

2. Add softened butter, salt, and flour; stir to form a soft dough.

3. Knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 60 to 90 minutes.

5. Punch down the dough and divide into 4 pieces; roll each into a rope and cut into 1-inch pieces.

6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. Bring 6 cups water to a boil, add baking soda, and boil pretzel bites in batches for 20 to 25 seconds.

8. Remove bites with a slotted spoon, drain, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

9. Bake the pretzel bites for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.

10. Brush warm pretzel bites with melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar until coated.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: snack
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 servings

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