Name: Max Downtowns WARM BAVARIAN PRETZEL Recipe
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbs active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm water; 0.25 cups brown sugar; 1 tbs salt; 0.5 cups baking soda; to taste coarse sea salt; 0.25 cups honey; 0.25 cups yellow mustard; 2 tbs butter; 2 tbs all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups milk; 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

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In a large bowl, dissolve brown sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Activate Yeast

Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together.

Mix Ingredients

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Knead the Dough

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.

Let the Dough Rise

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a long rope. Twist into a pretzel shape.

Shape the Pretzels

In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Boil the Pretzels

Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel.

Salt the Pretzels

Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Bake

Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Cool

In a small bowl, whisk together honey and yellow mustard until well combined.

Mix Dip Ingredients

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes.

Prepare Roux

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Add Milk

Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add Cheese

all-purpose flour

active dry yeast

warm water

brown sugar

salt

baking soda

coarse sea salt

honey

yellow mustard

butter

milk

shredded cheddar cheese

black pepper