Pretzel Bites Recipe
Soft pretzel bites served with house-made cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Make the Dough
Add the melted butter, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it 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 doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Pretzel Bites
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). After rising, punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces (about 1 inch). Roll each piece into a ball.
- 6
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda.
- 7
Boil the Bites
Drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water bath for about 30 seconds, then remove and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- 8
Sprinkle with Sea Salt
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top of each pretzel bite.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cheese Sauce
- 10
- 11
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and bring to a simmer.
- 12
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 13
Serve
Remove from heat and serve warm alongside the pretzel bites.