Get Fermented! Kefir Pretzels Recipe

Name: Get Fermented! Kefir Pretzels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups bread flour; 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour; 2 cups sourdough starter; 1 cup kefir or mesophilic yogurt; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons malt syrup; 1 tablespoon salt; 8 cups water; 2 1/2 tablespoons baking soda; flake or kosher salt for topping (Maldon sea salt recommended)

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups bread flour
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups sourdough starter
1 cup kefir or mesophilic yogurt
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons malt syrup
1 tablespoon salt
8 cups water
2 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
flake or kosher salt for topping (Maldon sea salt recommended)

1
Combine flour, sourdough starter, kefir, butter, malt syrup and salt in a bowl.
2
Knead in bowl for 3-5 minutes.
3
This is a dense and dry dough and so may take some time before fully coming together.
4
Cover and rest dough for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
5
Knead dough for 10-15 minutes.
6
Cover with plastic wrap or a wet towel and let rest for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours depending on ambient temperature and desired sourness of final pretzel.
7
Preheat oven to 450F and bring a pot with water and baking soda to a rolling boil.
8
Separate dough into 16 pieces for medium-size pretzels.
9
Roll each dough piece into a cylinder roughly 20 inches in length and twist into a traditional pretzel shape.
10
Once all pretzels are shaped, place 1-2 pretzels at a time into the boiling water and baking soda solution for 30 seconds.
11
Remove each pretzel with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined pan.
12
Top each pretzel with flake or kosher salt.
13
Bake pretzels in oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a deep golden-brown color.
14
Place on cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.

584

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups bread flour, 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour, 2 cups sourdough starter, 1 cup kefir or mesophilic yogurt, and more.

Yes, Get Fermented! Kefir Pretzels falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Get Fermented! Kefir Pretzels

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions