A.j.'s Pretzel Bites Recipe
12 pretzel bites shaken in garlic butter & salt and served with house made beer cheese & honey mustard.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Bites
Beer Cheese
Honey Mustard
Method
Pretzel Bites
- 1
Prepare Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Let Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Shape Pretzel Bites
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Roll the dough into ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Shape each piece into a bite-sized ball.
- 5
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil the pretzel bites in batches for 30 seconds each.
- 6
Bake
Place the boiled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and coarse sea salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Beer Cheese
- 7
Melt Cheese
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine cream cheese and beer. Stir until melted and smooth.
- 8
Add Cheddar
Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until fully melted and combined.
- 9
Honey Mustard
- 10
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine honey and yellow mustard. Stir until well mixed.