{"id":1986,"date":"2018-06-06T15:46:38","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T15:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/refer.althemist.com\/?p=1986"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T12:07:09","slug":"traditional-german-soft-pretzels-with-beer-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sachcaffe.com\/prishtine\/traditional-german-soft-pretzels-with-beer-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Soft Pretzels with Sweet Beer Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"401\">Golden, chewy, and twisted to perfection, these traditional soft pretzels are everything you love about classic comfort food. Paired with a rich and slightly sweet beer cheese dip, this duo is irresistibly addictive.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"406\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"442\"><strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"442\">Ingredients for Soft Pretzels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"625\">\n<li data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"467\">\n<p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"467\">1 \u00bd cups warm water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"496\">\n<p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"496\">2 \u00bc tsp active dry yeast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"519\">\n<p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"519\">1 tbsp brown sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"534\">\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"534\">1 tsp salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"563\">\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"563\">4 cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"599\">\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"599\">\u2153 cup baking soda (for boiling)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"625\">\n<p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"625\">Coarse salt for topping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"644\"><strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"644\">Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"1044\">\n<li data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"784\">\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"784\"><strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"668\">Make the dough:<\/strong><br data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\" \/>Mix water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add salt and flour, knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"912\">\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"912\"><strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"806\">Shape &amp; boil:<\/strong><br data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"809\" \/>Divide dough, roll into ropes, shape into pretzels. Boil each in water + baking soda for 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1044\">\n<p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1044\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"926\">Bake:<\/strong><br data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\" \/>Transfer to a baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake at 425\u00b0F (220\u00b0C) for 12\u201315 minutes until golden.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1077\"><strong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1077\">Sweet Beer Cheese Dip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1249\">\n<li data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1096\">\n<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1096\">1 tbsp butter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1113\">\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1113\">1 tbsp flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1143\">\n<p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1143\">\u00bd cup beer (lager or ale)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1176\">\n<p data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1176\">1 cup shredded sharp cheddar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1208\">\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1208\">1 tbsp honey or maple syrup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1249\">\n<p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1249\">Pinch of paprika or cayenne (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1268\"><strong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1268\">Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<li data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1362\">\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1362\"><strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1289\">Make a roux:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\" \/>Melt butter, whisk in flour. Slowly add beer and whisk until thick.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1463\"><strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1383\">Melt cheese:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\" \/>Stir in cheese until melted. Add honey and a pinch of paprika for balance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1646\"><strong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1493\">Why You\u2019ll Love It:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\" \/>Warm pretzels dipped in creamy, sweet-spiked beer cheese = comfort food perfection. Great for movie nights, parties, or anytime you need a cozy treat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Golden, chewy, and twisted to perfection, these traditional soft pretzels are everything you love about classic comfort food. Paired with a rich and slightly sweet beer cheese dip, this duo is irresistibly addictive. 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