Brew Pub Pretzels & Beer Cheese Dip Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pretzels
Beer Cheese Dip
Method
Pretzels
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
Add flour, kosher salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.
- 5
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Add each pretzel to the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Top Pretzels
Brush each pretzel with water and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
Beer Cheese Dip
- 8
Prepare Cheese Mixture
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- 9
Add Beer and Seasonings
Gradually add beer while stirring until combined. Add mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until smooth and heated through.
- 10
Adjust Flavor
Taste the dip and add hot sauce as desired to achieve your preferred level of spiciness.
- 11
Serve
Remove from heat and serve warm with pretzels for dipping.
