Easy Soft Pretzel Sticks Recipe with Honey Mustard Dip

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 5 quarts water
• 0.25 cup baking soda
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• coarse sea salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and yellow mustard. Refrigerate until ready to serve with the pretzel sticks.
2. In a small bowl, combine yeast and brown sugar. Add warm water and whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together flour and salt. Add canola oil and gradually pour in the yeast mixture. Knead for 4 to 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and silky. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour as needed.
4. Transfer the dough to a large, greased bowl, shaping it into a ball. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
5. Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Flatten the dough into a rectangle and cut it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a stick about 7 inches long. Place the pretzel sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest, uncovered, for about 25 minutes.
6. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
7. In a large, deep pot, pour about 5 quarts of water and stir in baking soda. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Carefully place the pretzel sticks in the simmering water for 30 seconds, flipping them after 15 seconds. Remove the sticks from the water and let them drain on paper towels.
8. Place the blanched pretzel sticks back on the baking sheet. Brush them lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
9. Bake the pretzel sticks in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with the prepared honey mustard dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 216 kcal
• Fat Content: 8 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 1652 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 7 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g