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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
White Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add salt and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Pretzels
After rising, punch down the dough and divide it into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
Boiling and Baking
- 6
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda.
- 7
Boil Pretzels
Carefully add each shaped pretzel to the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Sprinkle with Sea Salt
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel.
- 9
Bake Pretzels
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
White Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 10
- 11
Make Roux
Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it forms a paste.
- 12
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Continue to cook until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 13
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.