Pretzel Bites Recipe
Served with poblano beer cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Bites
Poblano Beer Cheese
Method
Pretzel Bites
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, brown sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined and a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Pretzel Bites
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces (about 1-inch). Roll each piece into a rope and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Prepare the Baking Soda Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
- 7
Boil the Pretzel Bites
Using a slotted spoon, drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water, cooking for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Bake
Brush the tops with melted unsalted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Poblano Beer Cheese
- 9
Roast the Poblano Peppers
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes or until the skins are charred. Remove from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, peel off the skins and chop.
- 10
Prepare the Cheese Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- 11
Add Beer and Seasonings
Slowly stir in the beer, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until well combined and heated through.
- 12
Add Roasted Peppers
Fold in the chopped roasted poblano peppers into the cheese sauce. Stir until evenly distributed.
- 13
Serve
Transfer the beer cheese to a serving bowl and serve warm alongside the pretzel bites.