Pretzel Bites With Melted Cheese Recipe
Make Pretzel Bites With Melted Cheese Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Bites
Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Bites
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add salt and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Pretzel Bites
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Punch down the risen dough and divide it into small pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- 6
Prepare Water Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda to the boiling water.
- 7
Boil Pretzel Bites
Drop the dough balls into the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cheese Sauce
- 10
- 11
Make Roux
Add flour to the melted butter, whisking continuously for about 1-2 minutes until golden.
- 12
Add Milk
Gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
- 13
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.