Pretzel Bites Recipe
Soft pretzel bites dusted with our house seasoning. Served with cheese sauce and honey mustard for dipping
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Bites
Cheese Sauce
Honey Mustard
Method
Pretzel Bites
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Add in flour and salt and mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape the Pretzel Bites
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- 5
Boil the Bites
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil the pretzel bites in batches for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a greased baking sheet.
- 6
- 7
Seasoning
If desired, dust with house seasoning immediately after removing from the oven.
Cheese Sauce
- 8
- 9
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in milk until the mixture is smooth. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- 10
Add Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
Honey Mustard
- 11
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine honey and Dijon mustard. Stir until well blended.