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Cozy Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe with Creamy Beer Cheese Dip

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Soft pretzel bites with a golden crust and pillowy inside, paired with a rich and creamy beer cheese dipping sauce. Perfect for cozy nights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 g)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup baking soda (60 g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt for sprinkling
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (150 g)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • 1/2 cup beer (120 ml), mild lager or ale
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (110°F / 43°C) with sugar and sprinkle active dry yeast on top. Let sit until foamy and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  2. Make the dough: Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a mixer.
  3. First rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
  4. Shape pretzel bites: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, roll each into a 10-12 inch rope, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Prepare baking soda bath: Bring 8 cups (2 liters) water to a boil, add baking soda carefully, reduce to gentle boil.
  6. Boil pretzel bites: Drop a few bites at a time into boiling water, boil about 30 seconds until they float, remove with slotted spoon to parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Salt and bake: Sprinkle bites with coarse sea salt, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  8. Prepare beer cheese dip: Melt cream cheese in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in beer slowly, then add cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve warm: Let pretzel bites cool 5 minutes, serve with warm beer cheese dip.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the boiling water to prevent pretzel bites from sticking together. Keep water temperature around 110°F (43°C) for yeast activation. Stir dip constantly on low heat to avoid scorching. Pretzel bites can be made ahead and frozen before baking. Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.

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