Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHerbie's On The ParkPretzel Bites Recipe

Pretzel Bites Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

beer cheese sauce | pub mustard

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Ingredients

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Pretzel Bites

Beer Cheese Sauce

Pub Mustard

Method

Pretzel Bites

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough Ingredients

    Add flour and salt to 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 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Shape Pretzel Bites

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and cut into bite-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    Boil Pretzel Bites

    In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil the pretzel bites in batches for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Brush the pretzel bites with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Beer Cheese Sauce

  1. 7

    Melt Cream Cheese

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cream cheese and stir until melted.

  2. 8

    Add Cheese and Beer

    Gradually add the cheddar cheese and beer, stirring until smooth.

  3. 9

    Season the Sauce

    Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and hot sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Pub Mustard

  1. 10

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy with pretzel bites.

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