Soft Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese

A perfect make ahead game day snack or appetizer for any occasion!

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Soft Pretzel Bites Are The Hit Of The Party!

If you're making these soft pretzel bites for Game Day or any other gathering, make sure you make a lot!  These always go quick at our get togethers!

Soft Pretzel Ingredients

1 1/2 Cups Warm Water

1 Tbsp Cane Sugar

2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast (1 pkg)

1 1/2 tsp Course Kosher Salt

4 Cups All Purpose Flour

3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter - Melted

2/3 Cup Baking Soda

1 Large Egg Yolk (With 1 tbsp water)

10 Cups Water (For boiling pretzels)

Proof Your Yeast

First things first, let's wake the yeast up.  In your mixer bolw combine the warm water (110-115F), sugar, salt and sprinkle with the yeast.  Let sit about 5 minutes.

1

Mix Pretzel Dough

Add the flour and melted butter and mix on low till it starts to combine.  Turn to medium and let mix for 2 to 3 minutes till it pulls away from the side of the mixer bowl.

2

Let Pretzel Dough Double

Place dough in greased bowl, cover and place in a warm place for about an hour or until it doubles in size.

3

Get Ready To Pretzel!

Put water and baking soda in large stock pot and bring to a boil.  Preheat oven to 450F.  Line 2 half sheet pans with parchment paper and spray lightly with oil.

4

Divide and Conquer

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.  Roll out each piece into a rope about 3/4" to 1" thick.  Cut the ropes into 1" pieces with pizza cutter or sharp knife.

5

Boil The Pretzels

Transfer in batches to the boiling water, don't overcrowd.  Boil for 30 seconds per batch then remove to the parchment lined baking sheets.

6

Transfer & Coat With Egg

Spread the pretzel bites evenly on the baking sheet and brush with the egg wash mixture.  Sprinkle salt over the egg wash to help it stick.

7

Bake the Pretzel Bites

Bake the pretzel bites at 450F for 10-12 minutes.  Turn baking sheets part way throughfor even browning.  Remove from baking sheet and let cool for a few minutes then enjoy!

8

Serve With Homemade Beer Cheese!

Try these soft pretzel bites with our Homemade Beer Cheese Recipe.  They go perfectly together.

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