Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip
Make Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip, an American snack recipe with warm water, active dry yeast, granulated sugar. It has about 45 min, about 400 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip is an American snack recipe that takes about 45 min, makes 6 servings, has about 400 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonSoft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 8 cups water
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup lager or pale ale beer
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
How to make Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip
- **Prepare Pretzel Dough:** In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in 1 tsp salt and gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- **Shape Pretzel Bites:** Punch down the dough. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
- **Boil Pretzel Bites:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and 1/2 cup baking soda to a rolling boil.
- Drop pretzel bites into the boiling water in batches (about 10-15 at a time) for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- **Bake Pretzel Bites:** Brush the tops of the boiled pretzel bites with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- **Prepare Beer Cheese Dip:** While pretzels are baking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until thickened slightly.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, beer, garlic powder, and dry mustard powder. Stir until cheeses are melted and the dip is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm pretzel bites immediately with the warm beer cheese dip.
Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip FAQ
How do I make Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip?
Make Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip?
The main ingredients include warm water, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, salt, all-purpose flour. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip take?
This recipe takes about 45 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip?
Recipe Genius estimates about 400 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.