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Ingredients
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Dough
Beer Cheese
Spicy Mustard
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, brown sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Boiling
- 4
Shape Pretzels
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 24 inches long, then twist it into a pretzel shape.
- 5
Boil Pretzels
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda. Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 6
Egg Wash
Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the egg wash over each pretzel. This will give them a beautiful golden color.
Baking
- 7
Bake Pretzels
Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Beer Cheese Preparation
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sharp cheddar cheese, beer, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Spicy Mustard Preparation
- 9
Mix Mustard Sauce
In a small bowl, combine yellow mustard, hot sauce, and honey. Stir until well blended.
