Bavarian Pretzel Recipe
Served with a special mustard and homemade cheese sauce
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Dough
Homemade Cheese Sauce
Special Mustard
Method
Pretzel Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pretzel Shaping and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
Shape Pretzels
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and shape into a pretzel.
- 7
Boil Pretzels
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then transfer to the baking sheet.
- 8
Bake Pretzels
Sprinkle the pretzels with coarse sea salt and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
Special Mustard Preparation
- 12
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
