Soft Pretzels With Cheese Dip Recipes

SOFT PRETZELS WITH CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together the strong white bread flour, salt and yeast
• Mix the milk, water and oil together in a jug, and add to the bowl of flour
• Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms, then knead by hand or in a mixer fitted with a dough hook for 10 minutes until it becomes a smooth and soft dough
• Put the dough into an oiled bowl covered with cling film and leave it somewhere warm for 1 hour until it has doubled in size
• Knock the dough back on a floured surface, then cut the dough into 12 equal pieces
• Roll each piece of dough out into long, thin sausage about 18" long
• Twist each piece into the 'pretzel loop' by crossing over the two ends, then twisting them around and bringing them back on each other. Secure the ends by pressing gently
• Pre-heat your oven to 180C Fan/200C/400F/Gas Mark 6, line two baking trays with baking paper and get a pot of water boiling on the stove. Add the Bicarbonate of soda to the boiling water
• Boil each pretzel for 20 seconds, then place onto the baking trays. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to lower them into the water and fish them out
• Brush the beaten egg over the pretzels, then sprinkle on the sesame seeds and rock salt
• Bake the pretzels for 20 minutes until golden brown
• For the sweet pretzels, once they have finish baking brush them with the melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over them generously and leave to cool
• Melt the butter in a pan
• Add the flour, stir together and cook for a couple of minutes
• Add the milk slowly, whisking well between each addition to avoid creating lumps. Once all added, bring to a medium heat and keep stirring constantly until the mixture thickens
• Remove from the heat, add the cheese and stir in. Serve immediately
• Follow the instructions to make the pretzels. Brush with egg and bake, do not add the salt or sesame seeds
• Mix the caster sugar and cinnamon together
• When you take the pretzels out of the oven, brush them with the melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over them
• Dip in warm Nutella if desired

SOFT PRETZELS WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Whisk to dissolve the yeast. Leave for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
• Add the flour, salt, and butter. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms. Knead on low using the dough hook attachment on your mixer, until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, about 4 to 5 minutes. You can knead the dough by hand with a wooden spoon for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• While the dough is proofing, make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute. Wisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat and slowly stir in the cheese. Stir until smooth, add salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope. Make a U-shape with the rope, holding the ends of the rope, cross them over each other twice and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Place onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Combine the water and baking soda in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Gently lower the pretzels into the boiling water, 2 at a time, for 10 seconds on each side.
• Place the boiled pretzels back on the baking sheet, brush the top of each pretzel with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
• Bake until dark golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the cheese sauce.

PRETZELS WITH CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. , Punch dough down. Divide into 12 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 15-in. long strip; twist into a pretzel shape. , In a large non-aluminum stockpot, bring water to a boil; add baking soda. Drop two pretzels into water; boil for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Place on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse salt. Repeat for each pretzel. , Bake at 475° for 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool., For dip, combine cheeses in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk. Serve pretzels with cheese dip and mustard.

EASY CHEESY PRETZEL DIP

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter, then add cornstarch.
• Slowly pour in the milk. Stir continually until milk thickens.
• Once it has thickened add salt and American cheese. Continue stirring until cheese has melted.
• Once cheese has melted add mustard to mixture.
• Serve with soft or hard pretzels and enjoy.