Auntie Anne's Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce

Auntie Anne's Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce

60 mins
Serves 24
Serves

Directions

  1. 1.

    In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of warm milk (not hot) and 2 packets of yeast. Mix slightly and let sit for 3 minutes.

  2. 2.

    Add 6 tablespoons of brown sugar and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well.

  3. 3.

    Incorporate 4 1/2 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt gradually, mixing lightly.

  4. 4.

    Use a KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook for 10 minutes to knead the dough. Alternatively, knead by hand for 10 minutes.

  5. 5.

    Add a little more flour to the dough if needed, then place it in a warm spot for an hour, covered with plastic wrap, to rise.

  6. 6.

    Spray your baking sheet with cooking spray.

  7. 7.

    Shape the risen dough into pretzels and pretzel bites; roll the bites thinly for better expansion.

  8. 8.

    Boil a couple cups of water with 1/3 cup of baking soda. Briefly immerse each pretzel and pretzel bite into the boiling mixture.

  9. 9.

    Place the pretzel and pretzel bites on the prepared baking sheet.

  10. 10.

    Brush the pretzel and pretzel bites with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.

  11. 11.

    Bake at 450°F for approximately 8 minutes. Check regularly.

  12. 12.

    Prepare the cheese sauce: In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, then whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour. Add 1 cup of whole milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir until bubbly.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 packets Yeast
  • 6 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Melted butter
  • 4.5 cups Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 cups Water
  • 0.3 cup Baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for brushing
  • 1 handful Coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt

Equipment

Microwave Mixing bowl Whisk KitchenAid Mixer with dough hook attachment Measuring cups and spoons Plastic wrap Baking sheet Parchment paper Kitchen scissors Saucepan Spatula Baking brush

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