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Homemade Soft Pretzels Recipe with Creamy Beer Cheese Dip

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This recipe delivers soft, chewy pretzels with a golden crust, paired perfectly with a creamy, tangy beer cheese dip. Quick and easy to make, it’s ideal for snacks, game day, or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (420 grams)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 10 cups water (2.4 liters) for boiling
  • ⅔ cup baking soda (90 grams) for boiling
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (60 grams)
  • Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt for sprinkling
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (200 grams)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (115 grams)
  • ½ cup beer (lager or pale ale, 120 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (1 ¼ cups) with sugar (2 tbsp) and sprinkle yeast (2 ¼ tsp) over the top. Stir gently and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: Add flour (3 ½ cups) and salt (1 ½ tsp) to the yeast mixture. Mix until dough begins to come together. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Let it rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Bring 10 cups water to a gentle boil and add ⅔ cup baking soda.
  5. Shape the pretzels: Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch rope and form classic pretzel shapes.
  6. Boil pretzels: Lower each pretzel into boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds. Remove and place on lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush each pretzel with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
  9. Make the beer cheese dip: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, beer, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until melted and smooth. Adjust salt and pepper.
  10. Serve pretzels warm with the creamy beer cheese dip.

Notes

Boiling pretzels in baking soda water is essential for the authentic crust and chewy texture. Use low heat when making the dip to prevent cheese from clumping. For extra soft pretzels, brush melted butter after baking as well. Use good quality sharp cheddar cheese for best dip flavor. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

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