Jul 14 2026
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Giant Pretzel Recipe

Inspired by Rooster's Barn & Grill
Time1h 30m
Serves4

An JUMBO over-sized pretzel, big enough to share! Served with cheese sauce.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Baking Soda Solution

Toppings

Cheese Sauce

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

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

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Shaping & Baking

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 6

    Shape the Pretzel

    Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll the dough into a long rope (about 24 inches) and shape it into a pretzel.

  3. 7

    Prepare Baking Soda Solution

    In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 0.5 cups of baking soda to a boil.

  4. 8

    Boil the Pretzel

    Carefully place the shaped pretzel into the boiling baking soda solution for about 30 seconds. Remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. 9

    Sprinkle Toppings

    Sprinkle the boiled pretzel with coarse sea salt.

  6. 10

    Bake

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

Cheese Sauce Preparation

  1. 11

    Melt Butter

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 12

    Make Roux

    Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes to create a roux.

  3. 13

    Add Milk

    Slowly add the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens.

  4. 14

    Add Cheese

    Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and smooth.

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