Beer Cheese And Pretzel Recipe
10oz Bavarian soft pretzel served with our Crow's Nest beer cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel
Beer Cheese
Method
Pretzel
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, brown sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add flour and salt to 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 in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.
- 5
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Carefully add each pretzel to the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a greased baking sheet.
- 6
Beer Cheese
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream cheese and beer. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- 8
Add Seasonings
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is creamy.
- 9
Serve
Remove from heat and transfer the beer cheese to a serving bowl. Serve warm alongside the freshly baked pretzels.