Beer Pretzels Recipe
Served with Blue Canoe Pale Ale mustard and our 417 Lager smoked cheddar cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Method
Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
Shape Pretzels
Once risen, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.
- 6
Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Final Touches
Sprinkle the top of each pretzel with coarse sea salt.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
