I just made these with our discard sourdough starter (that we got from KAF last year) and I have to say that I am very disappointed. They taste like very yummy bread sticks but they don't taste like pretzels. I guess it's my fault for not being more skeptical about the lack of boiling. This is the recipe that my husband uses, adapted from the Baking Illustrated book to use sourdough. These taste more authentic and are usually devoured within a day. http://grainandgrain.com/2012/03/11/sourdough-pretzels/
Sorry these didn't work out the way you would have liked them to, Tina. And thanks for sharing your husband's recipe - much appreciated. PJH
February 28, 2013 at 5:21pm