Irresistible Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip Recipe
Bakery-style soft pretzels with a deep mahogany crust and a rich, velvety beer cheese dip. A perfect combination of salty, chewy, and creamy.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3.5 cups bread flour
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 4 cups boiling water (for bath)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour (for roux)
- 1 cup amber ale
- 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix in bread flour and salt; knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Prepare baking soda bath by dissolving soda in boiling water.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll into ropes, and twist into pretzels.
- Dip pretzels into soda bath for 10 seconds each.
- Place on baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour, then stir in beer and cheese until smooth.