Pretzel Bites Recipe
Soft pretzel bites served with cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Baking Solution
Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the melted butter and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 6
Shape Pretzel Bites
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a clean surface. Divide it into small pieces (about 1-inch each) and roll into balls.
- 7
Prepare Baking Solution
In a large pot, bring the 10 cups of water to a boil. Add the baking soda carefully to the boiling water.
- 8
Boil Pretzel Bites
Boil the pretzel bites in batches for about 30 seconds each, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 9
Bake
Bake the pretzel bites in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 10
- 11
Create Roux
Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk constantly for about 1 minute until it turns golden.
- 12
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth, continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens.
- 13
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until completely melted and smooth.