Homemade Soft Pretzels With Beer Cheese Dip
Soft, chewy homemade pretzels with that classic salty crust, baked golden and served warm. Paired with a creamy beer cheese dip, this is the kind of snack that disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups warm water about 110°F
- 1 packet 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup baking soda for water bath
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add salt and flour. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes, until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add baking soda carefully.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll into ropes and twist into pretzels.
- Boil each pretzel for 20–30 seconds, then place on baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
Notes
Beer Cheese Dip
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
½ cup beer (lager works great)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp mustard powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk and beer until smooth.
Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese, garlic powder, and mustard powder.
Cook until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper. Quick Notes
Skip the beer? Use broth or milk instead.
Want it thicker? Add more cheese.
Want it thinner? Splash in more beer or milk.
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
½ cup beer (lager works great)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp mustard powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk and beer until smooth.
Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese, garlic powder, and mustard powder.
Cook until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper. Quick Notes
Skip the beer? Use broth or milk instead.
Want it thicker? Add more cheese.
Want it thinner? Splash in more beer or milk.