Description
Delicious German soft pretzel sticks that are easy to make and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups warm water (approximately 110°F)
- 5 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus additional for kneading)
- 3/4 cup baking soda
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup hot water (to maintain temperature during batches)
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for buttering parchment)
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine light brown sugar and warm water in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the surface and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add oil and 3 cups flour to the yeast mixture, stir, then gradually incorporate remaining 2 3/4 cups flour. Knead on medium speed for 3 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky. Add up to 1/4 cup more flour if needed.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise at room temperature for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line three large baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly butter the paper to prevent sticking.
- Punch down dough on a floured surface, knead lightly, then flatten. Divide into 24 equal pieces. Roll each into a stick approximately 7-8 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Arrange on baking sheets 2 inches apart and let rest uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a boil in a large deep skillet. Reduce to medium heat to maintain a simmer. Keep 1 cup hot water ready to add between batches to maintain temperature.
- Boil 6 sticks at a time for 30 seconds, turning once after 15 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels. Add hot water between batches to maintain temperature. Repeat until all are boiled.
- Place boiled sticks back on baking sheets, brush tops evenly with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until deep golden brown with a crisp crust.
- Present warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- You can use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for easier kneading.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel stick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg