3/4 C Milk (198 grams)1 C unfed Sourdough Starter (227 grams)1 Tbs softened butter or oil3 C Bread Flour (361 grams)1 Tbs Sugar (14 grams)1.5 tsp Salt2 tsp Instant Yeast
Combine all ingredients until a sticky dough ball is formed.Then, knead with hands for 10 minutes, adding extra tsp of water if needed to create a cohesive dough ball.Cover and allow to rest for 45 minutes
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees FPrepare your baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, or parchment paper
Roll dough out to roughly 1/2" thickness.Cut dough into 12 equal pieces, and roll into a rope shape about 18" long
Form each dough rope into a pretzel shapeLay evenly spaced onto the baking sheet
Brush with a baking soda wash if you are doing oneCombine1 Tbs Baking Soda2 Tbs Water
Sprinkle unbaked pretzels with pretzel salt onto wet dough to finish
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until light golden brownBrush warm pretzels with melted butter for added shine and flavor then allow to cool