Looking for yummy and creative pretzel recipes? I've rounded up all of my favorites here for you! From classic soft pretzels and pretzel bites to pretzel dogs and buns, there are so many delicious ways to turn an active sourdough starter or sourdough discard into soft, chewy, salty pretzels.
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- My Sourdough Pretzel Recipes
- Chewy Homemade Sourdough Soft Pretzels Recipe
- Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
- Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels
- Sourdough Discard Pretzel Dogs
- Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket with Sourdough Discard
- Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Bites with Sourdough Discard
- Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns
My love for pretzels started in my hometown of Philadelphia, where even the most random gas station would have delicious soft pretzels available. Every Thursday, the pretzel guy would come to our classroom with soft pretzels for sale, so to this day they still feel like a special treat to me.
Over the years, that obsession has turned into quite the collection of pretzel recipes on Make It Dough. Whether you want a traditional Bavarian soft pretzel or something more unique, there's probably a recipe you'll love on this list.
My Sourdough Pretzel Recipes
Chewy Homemade Sourdough Soft Pretzels Recipe
With a shiny, amber crust and a light but chewy texture, you'll love tearing into these delicious Soft Sourdough Pretzels. These are naturally-leavened using sourdough starter and no commercial yeast which makes them even more flavorful than your average pretzel.
Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
Soft, pillowy, and infused with a delightful buttery essence, these Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites are ready from start to finish in just over an hour.
Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels
Baking these Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels will make your kitchen smell like heaven. Sourdough discard in the dough and a coating of melted butter after baking make these pillowy pretzels extra special.
Sourdough Discard Pretzel Dogs
Tastier than anything you can get at the mall, these Sourdough Discard Pretzel Dogs are a crowd-pleaser that disappears fast! Sourdough discard adds incredible flavor to the soft, fluffy pretzel buns, and a coating of melted butter takes them over the top.
Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket with Sourdough Discard
Make sourdough discard pretzel pigs in a blanket using excess sourdough starter. With buttery, chewy pretzel dough, mini hot dogs, and pretzel salt, these are an easy appetizer for game day and dinner parties.
Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Bites with Sourdough Discard
Buttery, chewy, and packed with savory flavor, these Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites are an easy snack made with sourdough discard, garlic butter, and plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns
This quick and easy recipe makes the most delicious amber-colored Sourdough Discard Pretzel Buns. Using excess sourdough discard and finishing the buns with a brushing of butter deepens their rich, savory flavor even more.
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