Homemade Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce

Pretzels have been around for over 1,400 years and were originally created by monks as a reward for children who learned their prayers.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Homemade Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, German Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cup Warm water
• 2 tablespoon Baking soda
• 10 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Beer
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
2. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape it into a pretzel.
5. Boil the pretzels in the baking soda water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to a baking sheet.
6. Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add beer, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
8. Serve the pretzels warm with the spicy beer cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.