Homemade Soft Pretzels with Beer Cheese Sauce | Publix Super Markets

Ingredients

• 11 cups warm water (100°F–110°F), divided
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (1/4 oz) envelope active dry yeast
• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Plastic wrap
• Parchment paper
• 3/4 cup baking soda
• Spicy brown mustard (optional)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 12 oz lager beer
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded