Pretzel Bites Recipe
Served with beer cheese
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
For the Pretzel Bites
For the Beer Cheese
Method
For the Pretzel Bites
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
Add all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
Shape Pretzel Bites
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1 inch each). Roll each piece into a ball.
- 6
Boil the Bites
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
For the Beer Cheese
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, beer, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Mix Until Smooth
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 10
Serve
Transfer the beer cheese to a serving bowl and enjoy warm alongside the pretzel bites.
