Beer Cheese Dip Cooking Instructions, make while pretzels are baking.

  1. Make a roux
    • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour to form a thick paste
  1. Add the milk
    • While whisking, slowly add in the milk
    • Stir continuously until all milk is added
  1. Add the remaining ingredients
    • Stir the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper
    • Add the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and stir
    • Slowly add the cheese while continuing to stir
    • Pour in Pennsylvania Lager and mix thoroughly until sauce is smooth
  1. Serve
    • Allow to slightly cool and serve with pretzel bites
    • Top with chives or green onions (optional)

Pretzel Bites Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110-115˚F)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (0.25 oz)
  • 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 9 cups water
  • 1/3 cup baking soda
  • 1 egg, whisked

Cooking Instructions

  1. Make the dough
    • Whisk warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl
    • Sprinkle in the yeast and wait for it to activate (about 5 minutes, you should see it foam up)
    • Add the flour, butter, and salt
    • Stir to combine and knead until smooth (add more flour if it becomes too sticky)
  1. Allow the dough to rise
    • Lightly oil a large bowl
    • Add the dough to the bowl and cover with damp towel
    • Allow to rest at room temperature until doubled in size (about 30 minutes)
    • Preheat oven to 450˚F, line large baking sheet with parchment paper
  1. Form the pretzel bites
    • Divide into 12 equal pieces
    • Roll each piece of dough into ¾-inch wide ropes
    • Cut into 1-inch long pieces
  1. Boil the pretzel bites
    • Bring 9 cups of water with 1/3 cup baking soda to a boil
    • Using a large slotted spoon or spatula lower 10-15 pieces into the water for about 30 seconds
    • Transfer to parchment lined baking sheets
    • Repeat until all are loaded on to the sheet
  1. Bake the bites
    • Brush the top of each pretzel bit with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt
    • Bake the pretzel bites for 12 minutes or until reaching your desired level of color
    • Serve warm with the cheese dip!

 

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