Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels

Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels

Thermomix recipe: Sourdough Discard Soft Pretzels. Ready in 130 minutes. Serves 8. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add 120 g warm water, 15 g granulated sugar, and 3 g instant yeast (if using) to the Thermomix bowl. Mix 2 min / 37°C / Speed 1. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast. If no yeast is used, skip this step.
  2. Add 240 g active sourdough discard and 28 g melted unsalted butter to the bowl. Mix 10 sec / Speed 3.
  3. Add 380 g all-purpose flour and 6 g fine sea salt to the bowl. Knead 5 min / Dough mode. If the dough is too sticky, add a little extra flour (10-20g) and knead for another 30 seconds.
  4. Remove the dough from the bowl, form it into a ball, and lightly oil the Thermomix bowl or a separate large bowl. Place the dough back in, cover with a lid or cling film, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours (if using yeast) or 30-60 minutes (if not using yeast) to relax the gluten.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8-10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 45-60 cm (18-24 inches) long, and shape into classic pretzel forms. Place the shaped pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 218°C (425°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. In a large pot on the stovetop, bring 2.4 L water and 130 g baking soda to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
  8. Carefully lower one or two pretzels at a time into the simmering baking soda bath. Cook for about 30 seconds per side. Using a slotted spatula, lift the pretzels out and place them back on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Add 1 large egg and 15 g water to the clean Thermomix bowl. Whisk 10 sec / Speed 4. This is your egg wash.
  10. Brush each pretzel generously with the egg wash while they are still wet from the bath. Immediately sprinkle with 15-30 g coarse sea salt or pretzel salt.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until deep golden brown and smelling amazing. Keep an eye on them in the last few minutes as ovens vary.
  12. Add 20 g unsalted butter to the Thermomix bowl. Melt 2 min / 60°C / Speed 1. Brush the freshly baked pretzels with the melted butter. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm with mustard or your favorite dip.

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