A few times a year I make sourdough soft pretzels. We lived in Germany for 5 years, and I still think of the aromas from the bakeries making these daily. Pretzels were a staple of our diet, and smeared with good butter they were absolutely perfect. When we returned to the United States, I knew I wanted to figure out how to make pretzels. I used a German recipe for a time, but once we switched (nearly) all of our baked goods to sourdough, I think these are close to the German bakeries!
We’re still working on finding homes for a few sweet puppies. If you know of anyone looking for a great dog, do let me know! They’re so friendly, and their mama is teaching them well. They get all sorts of play time with children and with kittens!
The changing weather means that sourdough needs a bit more attention than usual. Cooler temperatures and drier air mean some changes in the dough. I enjoy the challenge of the seasons but it still sometimes catches me off guard! I love these sourdough loaves – the whole process still feels magical and the warm, crusty bread that I know is good for my family is on our table daily.
If you’re looking for a gift, I offer gift subscriptions on the website for a month of sourdough loaves! If you’d like to gift something else, just reach out to me!