Description
Soft pretzels served with a creamy cheddar dip, perfect for a quick snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour to the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Divide the dough into small pieces and shape them into pretzels.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the cheddar dip, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve pretzels warm with cheddar dip.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add jalapeños to the cheese mixture.
- Store leftover pretzels in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- These pretzels can be frozen and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel with dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Soft Pretzels, Cheddar Dip, Easy Snack, Quick Treat