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Homemade Soft Pretzels with Salsa Verde Cheese Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Enjoy homemade soft and buttery pretzels paired with a flavorful Salsa Verde Cheese Dipping Sauce. This easy-to-make recipe guides you through preparing fluffy pretzels with a classic boil and bake method, finished with a savory, cheesy salsa verde dip perfect for any snack or gathering.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pretzels

Ingredients

Pretzels

  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 10 cups water
  • 2/3 cups baking soda
  • 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • Pretzel salt
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Salsa Verde Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 – 4 oz packet Velveeta cheese sauce
  • 1/3 cup Salsa Verde
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and kosher salt in a stand mixer bowl, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour and melted butter, attach the dough hook, and mix on low speed until combined. Increase to medium speed and knead for 4 to 5 minutes until dough is smooth and pulls away from the bowl.
  2. First Rise: Remove dough from bowl. Oil the bowl with non-stick spray, place the dough inside turning it to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 50 to 55 minutes until doubled in size.
  3. Preheat and Prepare Beating Water: Preheat oven to 450°F. Line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper and brush lightly with vegetable oil. In an 8-quart saucepan, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a rolling boil.
  4. Shape Pretzels: Turn dough onto a lightly oiled surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-inch rope. Form a U-shape, cross the ends over each other, twist once, and press the ends onto the bottom of the U to shape the pretzel. Place on prepared pans.
  5. Boil Pretzels: Using a large flat spatula, carefully place pretzels one at a time into boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds. Remove and return to pans.
  6. Egg Wash and Salt: Brush each pretzel with the egg yolk and water mixture, then sprinkle with pretzel salt.
  7. Bake Pretzels: Bake pretzels in preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until dark golden brown.
  8. Cool and Butter: Transfer pretzels to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes. If serving immediately, brush them with melted butter for extra flavor and softness.
  9. Make Salsa Verde Cheese Sauce: Over medium heat, melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour to create a roux, then slowly whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in grated cheddar cheese and Velveeta cheese sauce packet until smooth. Add salsa verde and salt to taste. Simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Serve: Serve pretzels warm alongside the Salsa Verde Cheese Sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Use warm water (not hot) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
  • Boiling pretzels in baking soda water gives them their characteristic chewy crust and deep brown color.
  • Let pretzels cool briefly before eating to avoid burning your mouth but serve warm for best taste.
  • You can substitute Velveeta cheese sauce with another smooth processed cheese if unavailable.
  • For softer pretzels, brush with melted butter immediately after baking.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/homemade-soft-pretzels-with-salsa-verde-cheese-dipping-sauce-recipe/