German Pretzel Sticks
Delicious homemade German pretzel sticks that are soft, salty, and perfect for snacking. Fun to make and customizable to your taste!
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water Ensure the water is about 110°F
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda For the baking soda solution
- Kosher salt Kosher salt, for sprinkling
- 1 egg beaten egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let this mix sit for about 5 minutes or until it becomes foamy.
- Stir in the flour and 1 tablespoon of salt until a dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope.
- Prepare a baking soda solution by dissolving 1/2 cup of baking soda in 4 cups of water. Dip each pretzel stick in this solution for 30 seconds.
- Place the dipped pretzel sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pretzel sticks are golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store pretzel sticks in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage with some potential density change.