Ümran TanrıkuluCuisinier de Ligne
21 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A favorite snack from Austrian bakeries, laugenstangerl gets its characteristic dark brown crust when long, thin dough sticks are dipped in boiling baking soda water before baking. At home, a baking soda bath is a safer alternative to sodium hydroxide lye.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Knead the dough

15 min

Knead the flour, fresh yeast, salt, and warm water into a smooth, firm dough, then leave it to rise.

2

Shape the breadsticks

8 min

Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll each into a long, thin stick.

3

Dip in the baking soda bath

5 min

Add the baking soda to the boiling water. Briefly dip each breadstick one at a time, drain, and arrange on a baking pan.

4

Bake

15 min

Sprinkle with salt and bake in an oven preheated to 220°C / 430°F until a dark brown crust forms.

Reminder

Do not extend the time in the baking soda bath, or the crust may become too hard. Leave space between the sticks on the baking pan; they will not rise evenly if they touch. Allergen: contains wheat (gluten).

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Yağız Baykam Commis 2 months ago

Kabuğu tam istediğim gibi koyu ve çıtır oldu, soda banyosu gerçekten fark yaratıyor.

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