Description
Delightful soft pretzel bites served with a creamy beer cheese sauce, perfect for gatherings or movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda (for the water bath)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for beer cheese)
- 1 cup beer (lager or pale ale)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in the flour and salt until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise in a greased bowl for 30 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, then gradually add the beer, stirring continuously. Add the cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Punch down the dough, roll into ropes, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Boil in baking soda water for 30 seconds, remove and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with beer cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a warm oven. Can be frozen before or after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg