Description
Savor Easy Pretzel Bites with rich Cheddar Sauce An authentic snack delight perfect for sharing or enjoying solo Simple recipe big flavor
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda (for boiling solution)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2% for best creaminess)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for a kick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients and preheating your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar, stirring gently until dissolved.
- Let this mixture rest for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- Measure out your flour and salt.
- Once your yeast mixture is ready, add it to a large mixing bowl along with the flour and salt.
- Stir until the dough begins to form, then knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into bite-sized pieces, rolling each piece into a small ball.
- In a large pot, bring water to a gentle boil and add the baking soda.
- Boil each pretzel bite for about 30 seconds.
- Place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- Bake the pretzel bites in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While they bake, prepare the cheddar sauce: melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, and gradually add the milk.
- Stir continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and season with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
- Serve your pretzel bites warm with the creamy cheddar sauce for dipping.
Notes
Serve warm with cheddar sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- for yeast activation: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pretzel bites
- Calories: 200 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg