Ingredients
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*for the pretzels*
- 2 lbs pizza dough
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- coarse salt (for sprinkling)
- flour (as needed)
- 5 tbsp baking soda
*for the beer cheese*
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ cup beer
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, prepare the pretzels. Preheat oven to 500F, and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Lightly flour your work surface, and divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long and skinny log {make it longer than you think you need}, and twist into the traditional pretzel shape. Repeat with all.
- Mix the 5 tbsp of baking powder with water in a large pot, and bring to a boil. Cook each pretzel for about 30 seconds, flipping halfway, then remove and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the pretzels with the melted butter, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- While the pretzels cook, make the beer cheese. In a medium nonstick pot, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour all at once and cook for a couple of minutes, until it smells lightly toasted.
- Slowly pour in the milk, followed by the beer, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Stir in the cheese until just melted, then remove from heat and add the seasonings.
- Serve pretzels and beer cheese warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack