Description
Delicious homemade German soft pretzel sticks that are perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a stick.
- Boil each pretzel stick in the baking soda water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel stick with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a cheesy twist, serve with cheese dip.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- These pretzel sticks can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel stick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: German Soft Pretzel Sticks, Homemade Snack, Pretzel Recipe