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Cheesy Pretzels And Cheese Dip

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This Cheesy Pretzels and Cheese Dip recipe combines soft, golden-brown pretzels with a rich, creamy cheese dip. Perfect for snacks, parties, or cozy evenings at home, it is versatile, affordable, and loved by everyone. The pretzels are slightly salty on the outside while soft and chewy inside, and the cheese dip is smooth, flavorful, and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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For the Pretzels:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 10 cups water
  • ⅔ cup baking soda
  • Coarse salt for sprinkling

For the Cheese Dip:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it foam for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Prepare the baking soda bath: In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil, then add ⅔ cup baking soda.
  7. Shape the pretzels: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8–12 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into traditional pretzel shapes.
  8. Boil the pretzels: Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Add salt and bake: Sprinkle coarse salt over each pretzel and bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Make the roux for the dip: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
  11. Add milk gradually: Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously. Cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  12. Add cheese and seasonings: Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheese, garlic powder, mustard powder (optional), salt, and pepper. Return to low heat if needed to melt fully.
  13. Serve: Arrange pretzels on a platter and place cheese dip in a bowl. Optionally, customize with herbs, spices, or toppings before serving.

Notes

For extra softness, brush pretzels with melted butter after baking.

Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Pretzels can be frozen before or after baking.

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