Pretzel sticks

Pretzel sticks are small snacks similar to miniature pretzels. They are 10–15 cm long and about 4 mm thick, made from leavened dough with a lye crust and sprinkled with salt crystals. They are usually produced industrially and served as a snack, often accompanying beer or wine.

The dough for pretzel sticks is primarily made from wheat flour and it also contains yeast, malt, salt, vegetable oil, and water. Their characteristic crust is created by treating the surface with lye (sodium hydroxide).