Hot Soft Pretzel Twists Recipe
Two large twists, salted or not, with our house-made beer mustard. Add Spicy Spinach Cheese Dip
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Baking Soda Bath
Topping
Beer Mustard
Spicy Spinach Cheese Dip
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
- 3
Knead Dough
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
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.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
Shape Pretzels
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and twist it into a pretzel shape.
- 7
Boil Pretzels
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the baking soda. Carefully place each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove them and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8
Bake Pretzels
Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the pretzels before baking them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Beer Mustard Preparation
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the yellow mustard, beer, honey, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
Spicy Spinach Cheese Dip Preparation
- 10
Mix Cheese Base
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing until well blended.
- 11
- 12
Bake Dip
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
