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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Queso for Dipping
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
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.
Shaping and Baking Pretzels
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Shape Pretzels
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
- 8
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil each pretzel in the soda solution for about 30 seconds.
- 9
Bake Pretzels
Place the boiled pretzels on the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Queso Preparation
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 11
Cook Queso
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 12
Serve
Transfer the queso to a serving bowl and serve warm with the freshly baked pretzels.