Soft Pretzel Sticks Recipe
Three soft pretzel sticks served with house-made Guinness beer cheese
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Guinness Beer Cheese
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead
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 cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
Shape Pretzels
Punch down the risen dough, divide it into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 12-14 inches long, then shape into a pretzel.
- 7
Boil in Baking Soda Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place on the baking sheet.
- 8
Bake
Sprinkle coarse salt on top of each pretzel. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Guinness Beer Cheese Preparation
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine shredded cheddar, cream cheese, Guinness, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- 10
Melt and Stir
Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serving
- 11
Serve
Transfer the pretzel sticks to a serving platter and serve warm with the Guinness beer cheese on the side.