Pretzels With Beer Cheese Recipe
Make Pretzels With Beer Cheese Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Beer Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Form the Dough
Once the yeast is activated, slowly add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Pretzels
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 24 inches long, then shape it into a pretzel.
- 6
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda.
- 7
Boil the Pretzels
Carefully place each pretzel in the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a greased baking sheet.
- 8
- 9
Bake
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Beer Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and beer.
- 11
Add Spices
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, black pepper, and salt. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 12
Serve
Remove from heat and serve warm alongside the pretzels.