SOFT PRETZELS WITH QUESO DIP
Between the twisting and baking, these homemade pretzels are briefly boiled with baking soda for soft, perfectly chewy results. Served with a quick and easy queso dip, they're the ultimate football party finger food.
Provided by Smart Cookie
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Pretzel Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine warm water, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit until mixture begins to foam, about 5 minutes. Add flour and butter. Mix on low using the dough hook attachment. Increase speed slightly and knead until dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Shape dough into a ball and place in the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface and cut into 8 equal pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Bring water to a boil in a large pot for the baking soda bath.
- Roll each piece of dough into thin rope about 18 to 20 inches long and 1-inch thick. Form into a U shape. Cross the ends over each other toward the center of the U, twist again, and press into the U. Place pretzels on the prepared sheet pans.
- Pour baking soda into the boiling water. Boil pretzels, one at a time, for 30 seconds each. Return them to the parchment paper using a wide slotted spoon. Mix egg with a splash of water and brush onto the pretzels; sprinkle with salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven, rotating pans halfway through, until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer pans to wire cooling racks. Brush pretzels with multiple layers of melted butter while still hot.
- Melt American cheese and milk together in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cumin, and salt; cook until fragrant and soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Mix onion mixture into the melted cheese, along with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir in more milk if queso seems too thick. Serve dip with pretzels for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 6784.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
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Sara Hani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pretzels, but these were surprisingly good. They were soft and chewy, and the queso dip was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making these again for parties.
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[email protected]These pretzels were a bit too salty for my taste, but the queso dip was delicious. I'll try again with a different pretzel recipe.
Sahin Ahmed
[email protected]I love pretzels, and these were some of the best I've ever had. They were soft and chewy, and the queso dip was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.
Emmanuel Nwokocha
[email protected]These pretzels were easy to make and turned out great. The queso dip was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'll definitely be making these pretzels again.
Ronjon Brock
[email protected]I'm not a fan of queso dip, but these pretzels were still really good. They were soft and chewy, and they had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making these again, but I'll use a different dip next time.
Somrat Emon
[email protected]These pretzels were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious, and the queso dip was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Batebe Rose
[email protected]The pretzels were a bit too soft for my liking, but the queso dip was delicious. I'll try again with a different pretzel recipe.
rajesh rai
[email protected]I've made these pretzels several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Janica Sanderson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pretzels, but these were amazing! The queso dip was so creamy and flavorful, and the pretzels were the perfect delivery system. I'll be making these again for sure.
Johnda Nelms
[email protected]These pretzels were a hit at my party! They were soft and chewy, and the queso dip was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.