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Sourdough Pretzels With Furikake
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Sourdough Pretzels

Eat these the same day you bake them for perfect freshness
Recipe Category: Baking, Bread
Makes enough for: 9 pretzels
All Rights Reserved: An original recipe from Lavender and Lime

Ingredients

  • 500 g bread flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 225 g water
  • 100 g active sourdough starter
  • 10 g fine salt
  • 1.5 l water
  • 30 mls bicarbonate of soda
  • 15 mls muscovado sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • flaked salt to sprinkle
  • furikake to sprinkle, optional

Method

  • Place the bread flour into a stand mixer bowl and make a well in the middle
  • Add the water and starter and using a dough hook, combine into a ragged dough
  • Cover and set aside for an hour
  • Add the salt and using the dough hook, knead for 10 minutes
  • Remove the dough from the bowl, shape into a ball and place seam side down in the bowl
  • Cover and leave to prove until doubled in size
  • Divide the dough into 9 pieces weighing 94g each
  • Roll each piece into a tight ball, then roll each ball into a sausage shape, 50cm long, on a lightly dusted surface
  • You need to ensure that the ends are tapered to allow for shaping
  • Set aside to rest for 10 minutes before shaping
  • Shape the dough into a U shape and place flat on your work surface
  • Lift the ends and twist them twice
  • Lay the ends flat on the bottom of the U and press the ends into the dough, forming the traditional shape
  • Place the pretzels onto a lined baking tray, cover with a towel and prove until puffed up
  • Preheat the oven to 220° Celsius
  • While you are waiting for the dough to prove, place the water into a large pot and bring to the boil
  • Add the bicarbonate of soda and sugar and stir until dissolved
  • Drop the pretzels into the water, 2 or 3 at a time, and boil for 30 seconds
  • Flip them over, boil for another 30 seconds then remove with a slotted spoon and place onto a lined baking tray, shaped side up
  • Once they are all done, brush the tops with the egg and sprinkle the salt and furikake (if using) on top
  • Place the baking tray into the oven and bake for 14 minutes
  • Remove the baking tray from the oven, place the pretzels onto a wire rack and leave to cool slightly before enjoying