Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese Dip Cooking Instructions

  • Make a roux
      • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour to form a thick paste
  • Add the milk
      • While whisking, slowly add in the milk
      • Stir continuously until all milk is added
  • Add the remaining ingredients
      • Stir the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper
      • Add the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and stir
      • Slowly add the cheese while continuing to stir
      • Pour in your beer and mix thoroughly until sauce is smooth
  • Serve
      • Allow to slightly cool and serve with pretzel bites
      • Top with chives or green onions (optional)

     

    Pretzel Bites Ingredients

    • 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 ½ cups warm water (110-115 degrees)
    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1 packet active dry yeast (0.25 oz)
    • 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
    • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 9 cups water
    • 1/3 cup baking soda
    • 1 egg whisked
    • 1 tbsp water

    Cooking Instructions

    Preheat oven to 450F – line large baking sheet with parchment paper

  • Make the dough
      • Whisk warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl
      • Sprinkle in the yeast and wait for it to activate (about 5 minutes, you should see it foam up)
      • Add the flour, butter, and salt
      • Stir to combine and knead until smooth (add more flour if it becomes too sticky)
  • Allow the dough to rise
      • Lightly oil a large bowl
      • Add the dough to the bowl and cover with damp towel
      • Allow to rest at room temperature until doubled in size (about 30 minutes)
  • Form the pretzel bites
      • Divide into 12 equal pieces
      • Roll each piece of dough into ¾ inch wide ropes
      • Cut into 1 inch long pieces
  • Boil the pretzel bites
      • Bring 9 cups of water with 1/3 cup baking soda to a boil
      • Using a large slotted spoon or spatula lower 10-15 pieces into the water for about 30 seconds
      • Transfer to parchment lined baking sheets
      • Repeat until all are loaded on to the sheet
  • Bake the bites
      • Brush the top of each pretzel bit with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt
      • Bake the pretzel bites for 12 minutes or until reaching your desired level of color
      • Serve warm with the cheese dip!

     

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