Homemade Soft Pretzels with Cheese Dip: Irresistibly Easy Snack
Learn how to make irresistibly easy homemade soft pretzels paired with a creamy cheese dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and salt. Add yeast and let it sit until foamy.
- Mix in flour until dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into pieces, roll each into a long rope, and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water with baking soda; dip pretzels for 30 seconds each, then place on baking sheets.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the cheese dip, melt cheddar and cream cheese with milk over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Notes
- For softer pretzels, do not over-bake the dough.
- Add spices to the dough for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Soft Pretzels, Cheese Dip, Easy Snacks