Soft Pretzel Bar Recipe
Fresh soft baked pretzels with assorted mustards, chutneys, and hot cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Cheese Sauce
Assorted Mustards and Chutneys
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the 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.
- 5
Shape Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and twist into a pretzel shape.
- 6
Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds on each side, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake Pretzels
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 8
- 9
Make Roux
Add flour to the melted butter and whisk for about 1 minute, until bubbly and light golden.
- 10
Add Milk
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens.
- 11
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and smooth.
Serving
- 12
Serve Pretzels
Arrange the baked pretzels on a serving platter with bowls of cheese sauce, assorted mustards, and chutneys for dipping.