Sinful Sourdough Pretzels (2024)

FAQs

Are sourdough pretzels better for you than regular pretzels? ›

Sourdough pretzels are a healthy snack because they include all the health benefits found in sourdough bread. Plus, they are baked, not fried, but still give you the crunch you crave from a satisfying snack. Sourdough pretzels also contain fewer calories and less fat and sugar than other snacks.

These pretzels are delicious to serve with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce or your other favorite dipping sauces! If you're looking for more sourdough discard recipes, try these Sourdough Discard Bagels, these Sourdough Discard Garlic Rolls, or these Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls.

This bath essentially gelatinizes the outside of the pretzel, preventing it from fully “springing” during baking (as bread does) and giving pretzels their signature chewy crust. It also gives them their unique and indelible “pretzel” flavor. Fancy! Traditionally this alkaline bath was made using food-grade lye.

While an option for making quick pretzels is given, too, I highly recommend the overnight method because the dough's flavor really develops during the slow fermentation, becoming nuanced with a yeasty tang that is worth every moment of anticipation.

1. Best: Fitjoy Pretzels. Fitjoy pretzels are an all-around great choice, as they have no added sugar, a mere 3g of fat, and even boast a gram of protein.

When you place the nutritional information of pretzels and potato chips side-by-side, you'll notice why pretzels are the healthier choice. Pretzels have less calories than potato chips and less saturated fat. As we all know, excessive calories and saturated fat can ruin a diet.

Utz Sourdough Hard Pretzels (1 pretzel) contains 18g total carbs, 17g net carbs, 0g fat, 2g protein, and 90 calories.

Pretzels can indeed be a part of a health-conscious diet. Their low-fat content, potential for high fiber, and versatility make them a snack worth considering. Choosing the right pretzel type and being mindful of portion sizes can satisfy your snack cravings without derailing your health goals.

But it's the distinctive "pretzel" flavor that makes this bread extraordinary. That comes from dipping the shaped dough in an alkaline solution — traditionally a small amount of food-grade lye dissolved in water — before baking.

What state eats the most pretzels? ›

If you live in Pennsylvania, congratulations, you are part of the state that is home to 80% of the nation's pretzel production! And not only do we make them, but Pennsylvanians are also responsible for most of the consumption of pretzels!

Furthermore, we've introduced the baking soda bath. While it sounds strange, this step is what gives pretzels that iconic flavor, chewy texture, helps deepen their golden color in the oven, and locks in the super soft interior.

Can I Freeze and Store Pretzels? After baking, these pretzels will keep well for a few days stored in a bread box on the counter. Alternatively, once they are completely cool, you can place them in a freezer bag and keep them frozen for months.

Sourdough discard is the portion of starter that gets removed as part of its routine maintenance. Photography by Rick Holbrook; food styling by Kaitlin Wayne. Sourdough discard is the portion of starter you don't feed during routine maintenance. You can choose to dispose of it or bake with it.

Pretzel doughs are typically made with 40 to 45% dough absorption, while pizza doughs are typically made with around 55% dough absorption. Dough absorption is the amount of water added to the dough expressed as a percentage of the flour weight. Check out the RECIPE BANK for some dough formulas and procedures.

Sourdough Pretzel FAQ:

Yes, most definitely. They are the perfect salty snack. Since the dough is fermented, the vitamins and minerals are more bio-available for your body to absorb, and there is less gluten making them easier to digest.