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Homemade German Soft Pretzel Sticks Recipe

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These homemade German soft pretzel sticks are easy to make and irresistibly delicious, featuring a golden crust and a tender, chewy inside perfect for snacking or serving with your favorite dips.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Light brown sugar (adds a subtle sweetness)
  • 2 cups Warm water (activates the yeast)
  • 2 tablespoons Active dry yeast (for rising the dough)
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable or canola oil (keeps the dough moist)
  • 5 cups All-purpose flour (fresh flour for best texture)
  • ¾ cup Baking soda (creates the pretzel crust)
  • 1 large Egg (for golden color)
  • 1 tablespoon Water (dilutes the egg)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (for buttering parchment)
  • 2 teaspoons Coarse sea salt (the finishing touch)

Instructions

  1. How to Make German Soft Pretzel Sticks In a large bowl of a stand mixer, mix the brown sugar with 2 cups of warm water until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vegetable oil and 3 cups of flour.
  2. Knead the Dough Knead in the remaining 2¾ cups of flour until smooth and slightly sticky—approximately 3 minutes. If very sticky, add up to ¼ cup more flour.
  3. Let Dough Rise Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature until doubled, approximately 45 minutes.
  4. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 450°F. Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper and brush the paper with butter.
  5. Shape Pretzel Sticks Punch down the dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Cut it into 24 equal pieces, roll each into a 7-8 inch stick about ½ inch thick, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Boil Baking Soda Water Heat 1 cup of hot water. In a deep skillet, mix ¾ cup of baking soda with 2 quarts of water, bringing it to a simmer over high heat, then reduce to medium.
  7. Boil Pretzel Sticks Using slotted spoons, carefully transfer 6 pretzel sticks at a time into the simmering water. Boil for 30 seconds, turning halfway. Repeat for the second batch, adding more hot water if needed.
  8. Drain and Prepare for Baking Transfer pretzel sticks onto paper towels to drain, then back to the baking sheets, brushing them with the egg wash and sprinkling with coarse sea salt.
  9. Bake Bake for about 10 minutes until deeply browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use fresh flour for best texture.
  • If dough is very sticky while kneading, add up to ¼ cup more flour.
  • Brush parchment paper with butter to prevent sticking.
  • Boiling pretzels in baking soda water creates the classic pretzel crust.
  • Serve pretzels warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

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