Oh yes 😏 — Cheesy Pretzel Sticks are a perfect snack: soft, salty, cheesy, and fun to pull apart. Here’s a straightforward, delicious recipe.
Cheesy Pretzel Sticks
Ingredients
For the dough:
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2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
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1½ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
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1 tsp sugar
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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2 tbsp butter, melted
For boiling:
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½ cup baking soda
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4 cups water
For topping:
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
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Coarse salt
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the dough
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In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.
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Mix in flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth and elastic (~5–7 min).
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Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled in size.
2️⃣ Shape pretzel sticks
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Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C.
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Punch down dough. Divide into 12–16 pieces. Roll each piece into a 6–8 inch stick.
3️⃣ Boil pretzels
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In a large pot, bring 4 cups water + ½ cup baking soda to a gentle boil.
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Boil sticks 30 sec per side. Remove with slotted spoon and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4️⃣ Add toppings
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Brush sticks with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese and coarse salt on top.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake 12–15 min, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
6️⃣ Serve
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Serve warm with mustard, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips & Variations
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🌿 Add garlic powder or herbs to the cheese for extra flavor.
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🧀 Mix cheeses: cheddar + mozzarella for gooey pull-apart goodness.
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🥨 Make them mini for party snacks.
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✅ For soft pretzels, don’t overbake — golden edges are perfect.
If you want, I can also give a super-cheesy stuffed version, where the cheese is inside the pretzel stick and oozes out when you bite it