**Homemade Soft Pretzels with Mustard Cheese Dip: A Bavarian Delicacy**
Indulge in the delightful Bavarian tradition with our homemade soft pretzels and tantalizing mustard cheese dip. These soft and chewy pretzels, encrusted with coarse salt and brushed with butter, are the epitome of savory indulgence. Dip them in the creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy mustard cheese dip for an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. This recipe guide provides step-by-step instructions to create these delectable treats in the comfort of your own kitchen, along with variations to cater to different dietary preferences. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a cozy movie night, or simply treating yourself to a delightful snack, these homemade soft pretzels with mustard cheese dip are sure to become a family favorite.
EASY PRETZEL SPREAD WITH CHEESE DIP
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare the pretzels according to package instructions. Stack vertically on a vertical paper towel holder to create a pretzel tower.
- Place the cheese, vegetable stock and mustard in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on medium power until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk until the dip comes together as a smooth sauce.
- Serve warm with the pretzel tower, sliced apples, seedless green grapes and extra mustard for dipping.
SOFT PRETZELS WITH QUESO POBLANO SAUCE AND MUSTARD SAUCE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 pretzels
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, poblano chiles, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place the queso sauce into a bowl and sprinkle with chopped poblano.
- Whisk together the mustards and honey, to taste, until combined. Let sit at least 30 minutes before serving.;
- Line 2 half sheet pans with parchment paper and spray liberally with vegetable spray.
- Combine the water, sugar, yeast, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix with the dough hook until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the salt and flour and mix on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 3 to 4 minutes. If the dough appears too wet, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Remove the dough from the bowl, place on a flat surface and knead into a ball with your hands.
- Oil a bowl with vegetable oil, add the dough and turn to coat with the oil. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring the water to a boil in a small roasting pan over high heat and add the baking soda.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a flat surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, about 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 ounces each. Roll each piece into a long rope measuring 22 inches and shape: take the right side and cross over to the left. Cross right to left again and flip up. Boil the pretzels in the water solution, 2 at a time for 30 seconds, splashing the tops with the warmed water using a spoon. Remove with a large flat slotted spatula or a spider. Place 4 pretzels on each baking sheet, brush the tops with the egg wash and season liberally with the salt. Place into the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove to a baking rack and let rest 5 minutes before eating. Dip into desired sauces.
SOFT BAKED PRETZELS AND A CHEESY MUSTARD DIP
Who doesn't like pretzels and cheese dip. This is simple, easy, quick and a great appetizer. Try MNF (Monday Night Football), a Sunday tail gate, or just a pot luck dinner. Just easy. If you don't want salt, pepper, poppy seeds, parmesan, lots of other topping can be put on the pretzel if you don't want salt..
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 40m
Yield 24 pretzels, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cheese sauce -- Add the beer (or milk), cheese, mustard, and onion to a small sauce pan and heat up. Garnish with the sauteed bacon.
- Bread -- Separate the 12 bread sticks and then cut each lengthwise in half to make 24 bread sticks. Now roll each one to make a small rope. Now make a knot. I don't care how you make the knot, use any design you want. I like to make a '"O" the cross the bottom and twist and then flip the cross piece back over the "O", but again, just make a knot, it isn't important that they look perfect.
- Brush the breadstick with egg and then add the salt. Bake 375 for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with the cheese sauce. The perfect quick appetizer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 824.3, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1, Protein 3.4
MUSTARD PRETZEL DIP
This flavorful dip is addictive, so be careful! It's also delicious served with pita chips, crackers and fresh veggies.-Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 3-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with pretzels. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PRETZELS WITH CHEESE DIP
These are by far the best soft pretzels I've ever tasted. I make them often to serve as a snack or even as part of a meal. Chewy and golden brown, they're delicious! -Shannon Cooper, S. Gibson, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use bread flour for a chewier pretzel. Bread flour has a higher protein content than all-purpose flour, which results in a stronger gluten structure.
- Dissolve the sugar in warm water before adding the yeast. This will help the yeast to activate and grow.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the dough, which will make the pretzels chewy.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to ferment the dough and produce carbon dioxide, which will make the pretzels light and airy.
- Shape the dough into pretzels before boiling them. This will help to give the pretzels their characteristic shape.
- Boil the pretzels in a baking soda solution before baking them. This will give the pretzels their characteristic chewy crust.
- Bake the pretzels until they are golden brown. This will give them a crispy exterior and a soft interior.
Conclusion:
Homemade soft pretzels are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a variety of dipping sauces, such as mustard, cheese, or beer cheese. With a little practice, you can make soft pretzels that are just as good as the ones from your favorite bakery.
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