Jumbo Pretzel Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Sea Salt Crust | house-made cheese sauce with IPA

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add the flour and salt, and mix until a dough forms.
2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3
Shape the Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape it into a pretzel.
4
Boil the Pretzels
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt.
5
Bake the Pretzels
Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
6
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and IPA beer, and continue stirring until thickened. Add the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir until melted and smooth.
7
Serve
Serve the warm pretzels with the house-made cheese sauce for dipping.