I love pretzels, especially when they are nice, warm, unsalted and I get to dip it into some nacho cheese. If nacho cheese isn’t your thing (which can’t be possible), you can also try it with sriracha mustard. Check out these Soft Pretzels and Sriracha Mustard Recipes.
Soft Pretzels
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- Water
- 2 envelopes active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 3/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
- coarse sea salt
Directions:
- In a large bowl, stir the brown sugar into 2 cups of warm water until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vegetable oil and 3 cups of the flour. Knead in the remaining 2 3/4 cups of flour; the dough will be slightly sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead until silky, about 3 minutes; if the dough is very sticky, knead in up to 1/4 cup more flour. Transfer the dough to a large, oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment paper and butter the paper. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured work surface. Knead the dough lightly, flatten it out and cut it into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a 9-inch stick about 1/2 inch thick. Transfer the sticks to the prepared cookie sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between them. Let stand uncovered until puffed, about 25 minutes.
- In a large, deep skillet, stir the baking soda into 2 quarts of water and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate. Using 2 slotted spoons, carefully transfer 6 pretzel sticks at a time to the simmering water 30 seconds, turning once; add about 1 cup of hot water after before cooking the second batch of pretzels. Transfer the pretzel sticks to paper towels to drain, then return them to the cookie sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Brush the pretzel sticks with the egg wash and sprinkle with salt. Bake until richly browned, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, with Sriracha mustard.
Sriracha Mustard
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup real Mayonnaise
- 6 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 6 tbsp. Sriracha Chili Sauce, prepared
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/8 Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Directions:
- Combine mayo, Dijon mustard, cracked black pepper and Sriracha in a bowl and mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Chill until ready to serve.
*This recipe was adapted from the German Soft Pretzel Sticks over at Food & Wine.
These pretzels look super yummy! The Sriracha Mustard sounds really good to dip the pretzels in.
These sound sooo good! I make bread and buns all the time, only one more step to make these, and oooh they will be a big hit – I better make extra!
I haven’t had a soft pretzel in ages. This looks so good!
I never thought of trying to make these at home they look so amazing. Thank you for the recipe.
This is a great idea. This would be so much better than buying them frozen and even if you did you wouldn’t get that great mustard.
The Sriracha mustard sounds wonderful. My Hubz would love that on burgers and sandwiches (pinned!)
I adore these type of pretzels, but unfortunately they always seem to have tons of salt on them. Thanks for sharing your unsalted recipe because I have high blood pressure and don’t need the salt.
These pretzels looks delicious! I also like that the recipe includes basic ingredients. I already have everything (except the yeast) at home.
New use for sriacha Must give it a try
This looks so good, can not wait to try this
Those pretzels look very good dipped in that mustard.
These look so good, I will to make these for my family
I love soft pretzels and the sauce sounds awesome!
Great flavors in this.
Wow this sounds so good. I make bread and biscuits all the time, but I never made pretzels. I want to make this!!
This sounds so good. I love pretzels and mustard. The siracusa flavor would give it a great twist.
These look both easy and delicious.
These look so yummy!!!! I love homemade sauces!!!
I would love to try to make these
I’ve never tried to make pretzels. I like the looks of theset.
I have never made my own pretzels. This looks delicious!
I would definitely would love to try the Soft Pretzels with Sriracha Mustard Recipe. I think it is a great plate, of which it’s on my menu later in the week.
This looks like a yummy recipe.
This recipe looks great. I think I will try it.
I could eat these every day! I haven’t tried the Sriracha mustard before though. I’ll have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I want to try this recipe out with soft pretzels and siracha sauce. It looks like fun to make and so delicious. I am pinning this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
I love pretzels. Thank you for the recipe
Pretzels are surprisingly simp[e to make. We make them once a month or so.
This sounds so delicious and I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
I have never made homemade pretzels but this recipe makes me want to try. The mustard sounds great also!
I don’t care for the prices of soft pretzels when out but I sure do like to eat them. I’m happy for this recipe.
This look’s so amazing.. Thank you so much for this. Everyone is going to love it..
I am just learning to make breads, and this looks wonderful! And that Sriracha Mustard! I might make a batch of that for sandwiches. *pinned
Wow this recipe looks amazing! This would be great a game day party!
This recipe looks like a yummy treat.
i love pretzels and mustard,an these look very good,, love to try them both
This looks incredible! I love sriracha and never thought of mixing it with mustard! Yummy! My kids love pretzels! I can’t wait to make these for them! I pinned the recipe. Thank you! 🙂
Want to give this a try. Never tried using Sriracha
Sounds amazing. I love Pretzels!
This sounds so good. I am going to have to try this..
I love to eat soft pretzels! What a delicious and flavorful dipping sauce for it!
This sounds terrific! I am not the best at making things like this but may give it a try once to see.
Pretzel are a fun thing to make with kids, especially if you make the twist variety.
I love soft pretzels! I do like the cheese dip (that the norm) but any sauces for me will do. I wouldnt be able to stay away from them though!
I love hot, soft pretzels but I never thought of making them at home. Great idea and I’m pinning this recipe to my pinterest page. Thanks.
My hubby and I both love soft pretzel and I would love to try this recipe!