Pretzel Bites Recipe
Soft pretzel bites served with cheese sauce
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Baking Solution
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it's frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter and the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Forming Pretzel Bites
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 5
Shape the Pretzel Bites
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Baking
- 6
Prepare Baking Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add 2 tbsp of baking soda.
- 7
Boil the Pretzel Bites
Drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water, a few at a time, for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 9
- 10
Add Milk and Cheese
Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened. Stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.