# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup cold buttermilk
→ Flamin Hot Seasoning
07 - 2 tablespoons Flamin Hot seasoning powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Pretzel Bath
11 - 4 cups water
12 - 1/4 cup baking soda
→ Topping
13 - 1 egg, beaten
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
15 - flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Add cold unsalted butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Pour in cold buttermilk and mix gently until dough is just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
06 - In a small bowl, combine Flamin Hot seasoning powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle half of the mixture onto the dough, fold in half, and gently reroll. Sprinkle remaining seasoning, fold again, and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
07 - Cut dough into 24 strips, each approximately 5 inches long.
08 - Twist each strip gently to form a biscuit stick and place on the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and add baking soda. Working in batches, dip each stick in the solution for 10 seconds then return to the baking sheet.
10 - Brush biscuit sticks with beaten egg, sprinkle with grated Parmesan (if desired) and flaky sea salt.
11 - Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until sticks are golden brown and crisp.
12 - Allow sticks to cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
