Sourdough Chewy Pretzels
Add the following ingredients into a bread machine on the dough cycle. (Or alternately mix in heavy duty mixer with dough hook):
3/4 Cup Lukewarm Water
1 Cup Sourdough Starter (without feeding, straight from the refrigerator)
3 Cups All Purpose, or Bread Flour
1/4 Cup Non-fat Dry Milk
1 Tbl Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 Tbl Olive Oil
2 tsp Yeast
After the dough is finished (if using mixer, let dough rise for about 45 minutes) divide into about 12 equal balls.
Roll each ball into a rope about 8-10 inches long.
Then twist into pretzel shape
Meanwhile fill a stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Add 1/3 cup baking soda, and continue on a medium boil.
Dip each pretzel into boiling water a few at a time, cook for about 10 seconds on each side and then drain and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with coarse Kosher Salt
Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
