Description
Warm, soft pretzels paired with a rich, creamy cheese dip make for the perfect snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Make the dough: After the yeast has activated, add the flour and salt. Stir until the dough starts to come together, then knead until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven: While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 450°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the pretzels: Once risen, turn the dough out, divide into 12 pieces, and shape into pretzels.
- Boil the pretzels: Bring about 8 cups of water to a boil, add baking soda, and boil pretzels for 30 seconds on each side.
- Sprinkle with salt and bake: Place pretzels on the baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the cheese dip: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk slowly, and cook until thickened. Stir in cheddar until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve warm pretzels alongside cheese dip for the ultimate snack experience.
Notes
Ensure yeast is fresh for optimal rising. Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
