Soft Pretzels With Pepperoncini Queso | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 7 grams active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup baking soda
• Coarse sea salt, for garnish
• Everything bagel seasoning, for garnish (optional)
• 1 large egg, for egg wash
• Mustard, for serving
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 7 ounces Velveeta, cut into small dice
• 9 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated with a box grater
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup pepperoncini, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon pepperoncini pickling liquid
• Salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes