Pub Pretzel Recipe

Time2h

Serves8

Golden brown soft baked pretzels with cheese sauce and German mustard

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Pretzel Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour and salt, mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
2
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Once dough has doubled, punch it down and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3
Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
4
Bake the Pretzels
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
5
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add cheese and mustard powder, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt to taste.
6
Serve
Serve warm pretzels with cheese sauce and German mustard on the side.