Jul 09 2026
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Soft Pretzel Sticks Recipe

Inspired by Jersey Grille
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Soft fluffy pretzel sticks with Kosher salt. Your choice of either Beer cheese or Honey Mustard dipping sauces.

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Ingredients

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Pretzel Dough

Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Method

Pretzel Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Make Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and kosher salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

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

  4. 4

    Let Rise

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

Shaping and Boiling

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 6

    Shape Pretzel Sticks

    Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long stick, about 10 inches in length.

  3. 7

    Prepare Baking Soda Bath

    In a large pot, bring the 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Carefully add the pretzel sticks to the boiling water for about 30 seconds.

  4. 8

    Transfer to Baking Sheet

    Remove the pretzel sticks from the water and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.

Baking

  1. 9

    Bake Pretzels

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

Beer Cheese Dipping Sauce

  1. 10

    Make Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

  2. 11

    Add Beer

    Slowly whisk in the beer until smooth. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes.

  3. 12

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

  1. 13

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together honey, yellow mustard, and mayonnaise until well combined.

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