Soft Pretzels Recipe
served w/ beer mustard and Guinness cheese sauce
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Beer Mustard
Guinness Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add salt and all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it 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 on each side, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Beer Mustard Preparation
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together yellow mustard, Guinness beer, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until well blended.
- 9
Chill
Refrigerate the beer mustard for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Guinness Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 10
Melt Cream Cheese
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cream cheese until smooth.
- 11
Add Cheddar and Beer
Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Guinness beer, mixing until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- 12