Jul 09 2026
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Pretzel Stick Basket Recipe

Inspired by Hessen Haus
Time1h
Serves4

Four pretzel sticks served with bier cheese dip or Haus mustard. Try our sweet version covered in cinnamon sugar!

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Ingredients

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Pretzel Sticks

Haus Mustard

Method

Pretzel Sticks

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. 3

    Let it Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

  4. 4

    Shape the Pretzel Sticks

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long stick shape.

  5. 5

    Boil and Bake

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil each pretzel stick for about 30 seconds, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Egg Wash and Season

    Brush each pretzel stick with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. For the sweet version, mix cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle on top.

  7. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Bier Cheese Dip

  1. 8

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, beer, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, and black pepper.

  2. 9

    Blend Until Smooth

    Use a hand mixer or food processor to blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and set aside for serving with pretzel sticks.

Haus Mustard

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together yellow mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Transfer the Haus Mustard to a small serving bowl for dipping.

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