Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsConcord Craft BrewingHot Beer Spent Pretzel Recipe

Hot Beer Spent Pretzel Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Served with cheese sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pretzel Dough

Method

Pretzel Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough

    Add beer, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. 3

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  4. 4

    Shape Pretzels

    Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, then twist into a pretzel shape.

  5. 5

    Prepare Baking Soda Bath

    In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a greased baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Egg Wash and Bake

    Beat the egg and brush it over each pretzel. Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Cheese Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Make Roux

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the flour and whisk together for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and bubbly (do not let it brown).

  2. 8

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 9

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until fully melted and combined.

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