Pretzel Bites with Sourdough Discard | Jennifer | Umami

Ingredients

• 145 grams sourdough discard (heaping 1/2 cup, or bubbly sourdough starter)
• 175 grams lukewarm water (3/4 cup)
• 5 grams granulated sugar (1 teaspoon)
• 8 grams instant yeast (2 teaspoons)
• 6 grams salt (1 teaspoon)
• 285 grams all purpose flour (about 2 cups, see recipe notes - plus more for rolling)
• 120 grams hot water (1/2 cup)
• 15 grams baking soda (1 Tablespoon)
• 55 grams unsalted butter, melted (4 Tablespoons)
• 12 grams flaky salt (2 teaspoons, for topping)
• 20 grams parmesan cheese, shredded (1/4 cup, if desired)
• 60 grams cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup, if desired)