Honey Whole-Wheat Pretzel Sticks
Serves: 6
Hal Herzog
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
46
Sweetness
53
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tbsps
Honey1 tsp
Water2.25 cups
Wheat Flour (whole-)1 tbsp
Kosher Salt2 tbsps
Canola Oil1
Egg1 tbsp
Sesame SeedDirections:
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
2
Combine yeast, honey and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment
3
Let sit for 5 or 6 minutes, or until mixture begins to foam
4
While yeast mixture is sitting, combine whole-wheat flour, all purpose flour and 2 teaspoons salt in a bowl and whisk to combine
5
Add flour mixture and oil to yeast mixture and mix on low speed until just incorporated and dough begins to form
6
Switch to dough hook and mix on low to medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until dough is smooth but still pliable
7
If the dough is very sticky, add all-purpose flour, by the tablespoon, as necessary
8
Remove the dough from the bowl and roll into a long log
9
Cut log into 16 pieces and roll each piece into a 10 by 1-inch tube
10
Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray
11
Twist each dough stick several times and arrange sticks on cookie sheets, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart
12
In a small bowl beat the egg with water and brush on dough
13
Combine 1 tablespoon salt with sesame seeds and sprinkle evenly among dough pieces
14
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a golden crust has formed but pretzels are still soft inside
15
Remove from oven and cool completely