Laugenstange

Bring a taste of Germany to your kitchen with this authentic Laugenstange recipe! These delectable soft pretzel sticks are golden-brown on the outside, irresistibly chewy on the inside, and topped with a sprinkle of coarse salt for that classic Bavarian flair. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, yeast, and butter, these treats are elevated by a quick dip in a bubbling baking soda bath, giving them their signature pretzel flavor and texture. Perfectly paired with cheese, cold cuts, or simply enjoyed on their own, Laugenstangen make for an incredible snack, appetizer, or sandwich base. With just a bit of kneading and boiling, you can enjoy fresh, bakery-style pretzel sticks that are sure to impress. Bake a batch today and transport yourself straight to Oktoberfest!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:145 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 10 grams active dry yeast
• 270 milliliters warm water
• 40 grams unsalted butter
• 10 grams sugar
• 10 grams salt
• 50 grams baking soda
• 2 liters water
• 10 grams coarse salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.

Step 2

Add the melted butter, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 3

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a clean cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 4

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long stick shape (about 25 cm in length).

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Carefully add the baking soda to the boiling water.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, lower each dough stick into the boiling water and boil for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove them with the slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Sprinkle the boiled dough sticks with coarse salt.

Step 9

Bake the sticks in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are deep brown in color.

Step 10

Allow your Laugenstange to cool on a wire rack before serving them plain or with your favorite fillings such as cheese or cold cuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2932.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2181.5

Total Fat 39.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 88.6mg	0%
Sodium 21578.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 395.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 55.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201.3mg	0%
Iron 23.6mg	0%
Potassium 746.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.5%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 73.2%