Jul 09 2026
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Pretzel (1) Recipe

Inspired by Front Street Pub & Eatery
Time2h
Serves8

Deep Fried Salted Pretzel served with hot cheese sauce

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Ingredients

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Pretzel Dough

Dipping Solution

For Frying

Hot Cheese Sauce

Topping

Method

Pretzel Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add melted unsalted butter and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let it Rise

    Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Shaping and Boiling

  1. 5

    Preheat Oil

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Shape the Pretzels

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.

  3. 7

    Prepare the Baking Soda Solution

    In a separate pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and slowly add 0.5 cups of baking soda. Stir until dissolved.

  4. 8

    Boil the Pretzels

    Carefully place each shaped pretzel into the boiling baking soda solution for about 30 seconds. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain.

Frying and Serving

  1. 9

    Fry the Pretzels

    Fry the boiled pretzels in the heated vegetable oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  2. 10

    Add Salt

    Remove the pretzels from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Serve the pretzels warm with hot cheese sauce.

Hot Cheese Sauce Preparation

  1. 12

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

  2. 13

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.

  3. 14

    Add Cheese

    Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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