Description
Artisanal Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining soft, chewy pretzel bites with a rich and creamy beer cheese dip. Perfect for game days or cozy movie nights, these delightful snacks are easy to prepare and will leave your guests asking for more. The warm, buttery aroma and golden-brown color make them an irresistible addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (110?F to 115?F)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup baking soda (for bath)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (for dip)
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water, brown sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make the dough: Add flour and salt; mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare baking soda bath: Preheat oven to 425?F (220?C). Boil water in a pot, then add baking soda.
- Shape pretzel bites: Punch down the dough, roll into balls (about 1 inch), and dip each into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds.
- Bake & Serve: Place on parchment-lined sheets and bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown. For the beer cheese dip, melt cheddar with beer and mustard over low heat until smooth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pretzel bites (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: <5mg