Description
Soft pretzel bites served with a creamy cheese dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide dough into small pieces and shape into bites.
- Boil water and baking soda in a pot. Add pretzel bites for 30 seconds.
- Remove and place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For cheese dip, melt butter, add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Add milk and stir until thickened. Mix in cheese until melted.
- Serve pretzel bites warm with cheese dip.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat pretzel bites in the oven for crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite with dip
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Soft Pretzel Bites, Cheese Dip, Snack, Appetizer