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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels

Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels with Velvety Cheese Dip Delight

Experience the nostalgia of Easy Homemade Soft Pretzels, paired with a zesty cheese dip for a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 14 minutes
Rising Time 55 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 9 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pretzels
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water Between 110-115°F
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used
  • 1 package Active Dry Yeast Or 2¼ teaspoons
  • 4.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use bread flour
  • 0.25 cups Melted Butter Can substitute with oils
  • 10 cups Water For boiling
  • 0.67 cups Baking Soda
  • 1 large Egg Yolks With 1 tablespoon of water
  • Pretzel Salt Coarse sea salt may be used
For the Salsa Verde Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Can substitute with cornstarch
  • 1 cup Milk Any milk variety
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese Or Monterey Jack
  • 1 packet Velveeta Cheese Sauce Omit for homemade version
  • 0.33 cups Salsa Verde Or green salsa

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large pot
  • Baking Sheets
  • Saucepan
  • slotted spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and kosher salt in a bowl; sprinkle with yeast and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour and melted butter; mix until smooth; knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 50-55 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Punch down the dough, divide into 8 pieces, and shape each into a 24-inch rope, twisting ends into a pretzel shape.
  6. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add baking soda, and boil pretzels for 30 seconds each.
  7. Lift pretzels out and place on baking sheets; brush with egg wash and sprinkle with salt.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
  9. For the sauce, melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, then cheese and salsa until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzelCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve pretzels warm with Salsa Verde Cheese Sauce for dipping. Store leftovers in a cool, dry place or refrigerate.

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