Crispy Pretzel Sticks with Hot Mustard
Golden, salty pretzel sticks with a tender crumb inside, baked until edges curl. Serve warm with sharp mustard for dipping—authentic German laugen flavor in 20 minutes, no yeast required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp coarse sea salt (for topping)
- ½ cup whole-grain mustard
- ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour and baking soda in a bowl, then add water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead on a counter for 2 minutes until smooth. Divide into 12 pieces and roll each into a 6-inch stick.
- 3
Dissolve 1 tbsp baking soda in 1 cup boiling water. Dip each stick 10 seconds per side until edges look slightly translucent.
- 4
Lay sticks on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with coarse salt and caraway seeds if using.
- 5
Bake at 425°F until deep golden brown and edges feel crisp, 10–12 minutes.
- 6
Cool 2 minutes on the pan. Serve warm with whole-grain mustard for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- shallow dipping bowl (for baking soda bath)
- oven
- kitchen counter or cutting board
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