Golden Pretzel Recipe
Warm, golden-baked with beer cheese fondue and honey mustard sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Beer Cheese Fondue
Honey Mustard Sauce
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
- 5
Boil the Pretzels
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
- 7
Bake
Bake pretzels in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Beer Cheese Fondue Preparation
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine beer, cream cheese, and mustard. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 9
Add Cheese
Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until melted and creamy. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
Honey Mustard Sauce Preparation
- 10
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine honey and Dijon mustard. Stir until well blended.
