Soft Pretzels Recipe
(3) soft baked pretzel sticks/nacho cheese dipping sauce
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Nacho Cheese Dipping Sauce
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Once the yeast is activated, add the salt and gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Form the Pretzel Sticks
After rising, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 12-14 inches long) and shape into a pretzel or stick.
- 5
Prepare the Baking Soda Bath
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the baking soda to the boiling water.
- 6
Boil the Pretzels
Boil each pretzel stick in the baking soda water for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Nacho Cheese Dipping Sauce Preparation
- 8
- 9
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken (about 3-5 minutes).
- 10
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 11
Serve the Cheese Sauce
Serve warm alongside the pretzel sticks as a dipping sauce.
