Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsTennessee Avenue Beer HallPretzel Bites Recipe

Pretzel Bites Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

House Mustard, Dogfish Head Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients

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Dough

House Mustard

Dogfish Head Cheese Sauce

Method

Pretzel Bites

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.

  2. 2

    Make Dough

    Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

  3. 3

    Rise Dough

    Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  4. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Shape Bites

    Divide the dough into small pieces, roll each into a rope, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

  6. 6

    Boil Bites

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil, then add baking soda. Boil the pretzel bites for about 30 seconds each.

  7. 7

    Bake Bites

    Transfer boiled bites to the baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

House Mustard

  1. 8

    Combine Mustard Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.

Dogfish Head Cheese Sauce

  1. 9

    Make Roux

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a roux.

  2. 10

    Add Liquids

    Gradually whisk in milk and Dogfish Head beer. Continue stirring until thickened.

  3. 11

    Finish Cheese Sauce

    Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

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