Soft Pretzel Sticks Recipe
Side of nacho cheese & homemade pretzel mustard
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Homemade Pretzel Mustard
Method
Pretzel Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm water and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the melted butter and the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough starts to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape the Pretzel Sticks
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into about 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 12-15 inches), then shape into a pretzel stick.
- 5
Prepare the Baking Soda Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Carefully drop the pretzel sticks into the boiling solution, 2-3 at a time, for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 6
Bake the Pretzel Sticks
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of the pretzel sticks. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nacho Cheese Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add Milk and Cheese
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly. Let it come to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, add the shredded cheddar cheese and nacho cheese seasoning. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 9
Season the Sauce
Add salt to taste. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a bit more milk to reach your desired consistency.
Homemade Pretzel Mustard
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until well blended.
- 11
Refrigerate
Let the mustard sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.