Salted Soft Pretzels with Cheese Dip | Recipes | Roland Foods

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup water, warmed to 110 degrees F (238g)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12g)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
• 2 cups bread flour (240g)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup baking soda (120g)
• Egg white
• Coarse pretzel salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (21g)
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (15g)
• 1 cup whole milk (227g)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 cup sharp cheddar (113g)
• 1 cup gruyere (113g)
• 1/4 cup cream cheese (56g)
• Roland® Spicy Chili Onion Crisp , for topping (get the Spicy Chili Onion Crisp on Amazon )
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the water, sugar, and yeast
• Add in the flours, melted butter, and salt. Mix on medium high speed for about 5 minutes until smooth and passes the windowpane test
• Place the dough in a large lightly greased bowl, cover, and proof overnight in the fridge or in a warm environment for about one hour or until doubled in size
• Once the dough has proofed, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a second baking sheet with nine - 4" individual parchment squares
• Divide the dough into 9 pieces, weighed about 85-90g
• Transfer the shaped pretzel to an individual parchment square, and repeat with the rest of the dough
• Cover the pretzels and proof for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, and bring a pot of water to a simmer
• Once the pretzels have proofed, turn the water down to low heat and slowly add the baking soda
• Bathe the pretzels (about 2 at a time) for 30 seconds on each side, then place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• Brush each with an egg white and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for about 12-15 minutes until deeply golden.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until a slightly thick roux forms
• Pour in the milk, stirring frequently until it comes to a simmer
• Whisk in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dijon mustard
• Turn the heat down to low, and add in the cheddar, gruyère, and cream cheese. Mix frequently until melted and smooth
• Pour into a bowl, and top with Spicy Chili Onion Crisp
• Serve with the salted soft pretzels and enjoy!