Grub's Pretzel Recipe

Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Mix Dough Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the melted butter and the activated yeast mixture.

Knead the Dough

Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Let Dough Rise

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

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Shape Pretzels

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

Baking Soda Bath

In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil, then add the baking soda. Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheets.

Add Salt

Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel before baking.

Bake Pretzels

Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.

Melt Cheese

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine Velveeta and cream cheese. Stir frequently until melted and smooth.

Add Salsa and Seasoning

Once the cheese is melted, stir in the salsa, chopped jalapeños, and ground cumin. Heat until everything is well combined and hot.

Serve the warm pretzels with a side of the hot queso dip for dipping.