Description
Warm, twisted soft pretzels paired with creamy beer cheese dip promise comfort and flavor in every bite. German-inspired pub snacks deliver salty, cheesy goodness that satisfies cravings and brings friends together for delicious moments.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup baking soda (for boiling)
- Coarse salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining it with warm water and sugar in a mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to develop a frothy texture for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate flour, salt, and melted butter into the yeast mixture. Knead the dough thoroughly for 7-8 minutes until achieving a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a covered container and permit rising in a draft-free environment for 60 minutes, allowing it to double in volume.
- Separate the dough into 8 equal portions. Carefully elongate each segment into a 20-inch rope, then artfully twist into classic pretzel shapes.
- Prepare a baking soda bath by bringing water to a rolling boil. Immerse each pretzel for 30 seconds, ensuring complete coating before transferring to a prepared baking sheet.
- Generously sprinkle coarse salt across the pretzel surfaces. Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 12-15 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, brush pretzels with melted butter to enhance flavor and shine.
- For the cheese dip, gently melt cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in beer until achieving a smooth consistency.
- Introduce shredded cheddar, milk, garlic powder, and mustard powder to the mixture. Continuously stir until the dip reaches a creamy, uniform texture.
- Enhance the dip’s presentation by garnishing with finely chopped parsley. Serve the pretzels alongside the warm cheese dip for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Select high-protein bread flour for chewier, more authentic pretzel texture with better gluten development.
- Cold ferment dough overnight in refrigerator for deeper flavor complexity and enhanced yeast activity.
- Replace beer with non-alcoholic beer or chicken broth for family-friendly cheese dip variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg