Pretzel Sticks Recipe
Nine pieces served with spicy mustard and queso.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Toppings
Dipping Sauces
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a medium bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and brown sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Boiling
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
Shape the Pretzel Sticks
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 9 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long stick, about 10-12 inches in length.
- 6
Boil the Pretzel Sticks
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda carefully. Boil each pretzel stick for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
