Pretzel Bites Recipe
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
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 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
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
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
Beer Cheese Sauce
- 7
Melt Cream Cheese
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cream cheese and stir until melted.
- 8
Add Cheese and Beer
Gradually add the cheddar cheese and beer, stirring until smooth.
- 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
- 10
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- 11
Serve
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy with pretzel bites.