Pretzels & Queso Recipe
3 warm soft pretzels with homemade queso
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Queso
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. 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.
- 4
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
- 5
Prepare the Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Once boiling, carefully drop each pretzel into the water for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a greased baking sheet.
- 6
Egg Wash and Bake
Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it over each pretzel. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Queso Preparation
- 7
Melt the Cheeses
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the Velveeta cheese and cream cheese. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.
- 8
Add Remaining Ingredients
Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, milk, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.