Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup active sourdough starter
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 egg white
  • pretzel toppings (coarse salt, parmesan cheese, cinnamon sugar, etc.)

Instruction

  • Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Mix in 1 1/2 cups water and starter to make a stiff dough. Cover with plastic and set in a draft free place for 12-18 hours.
  • Spread a small amount of flour on a clean counter and dump out dough. Press into a large rectangle, fold over on itself and repeat a few times. Divide dough into 12 balls and roll out into long ropes about 1 inch thick. Let rest for 15-30 minutes
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring 6 cups water and baking soda to a boil in a large sauce pan.
  • Add pretzels gently to the boiling water 2-3 at a time. Flip after 15 seconds and boil another 15 seconds. If you like them with extra pretzel taste, boil 30-45 seconds a side. Remove pretzels with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet so they are not touching.
  • Combine egg white with 1 tablespoon water and brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with desired topping.
  • Bake for 5-8 minutes depending on desired level of brownness.