CHEDDAR CHEESE PRETZELS RECIPES

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.

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast, 1 cup warm water, and sugar.
• Let stand for 5 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly.
• Using a wooden spoon, stir in 2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon salt until the dough is soft and not sticky (you may need to add the remaining ½ cup flour).
• Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead until the dough is elastic and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel and let stand in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Fill a large saucepan with 7 cups of water and the baking soda; heat to boiling on high.
• Meanwhile, punch down the dough and turn it onto a work surface.
• Separate the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a rope about 1/2-inch thick.
• Using a knife, cut the rope into 1/2-inch to 1-inch lengths.
• Carefully drop 3 to 4 of the dough pieces into the boiling water and boil for about 30 seconds.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove the dough pieces and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
• Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from the oven.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the butter on medium until melted.
• Add the flour and cook, whisking occasionally 1 to 2 minutes, or until the flour is golden brown and fragrant.
• Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring frequently to break up any clumps.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until all the clumps have disappeared and the mixture has thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, hot sauce and cayenne until smooth.
• Serve warm with the baked pretzel bites.