Pretzel Bagels with Cheddar Mustard Dip

Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Knead the pretzel bagel dough.
  2. 2Proof the dough for 1 hour.
  3. 3Divide the dough into 12 portions.
  4. 4Shape the dough portions.
  5. 5Proof the shaped dough for 1 hour.
  6. 6Prepare the lye bath with 900g water and 30g lye.
  7. 7Dip the shaped dough into the lye bath.
  8. 8Bake the pretzel bagels at 220°C for 15–20 minutes.
  9. 9Melt 1 tbsp butter for the Cheddar Mustard Dip.
  10. 10Whisk in 1 tbsp flour into the melted butter.
  11. 11Slowly add 150ml milk while stirring.
  12. 12Stir in 200g shredded sharp cheddar until smooth.
  13. 13Finish the dip with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1 tsp honey.

Ingredients

  • 1000 g flour
  • 470 g ice water
  • 15 g fresh yeast
  • 5 g instant yeast
  • 200 g levain
  • 20 g salt
  • 70 g butter
  • 80 g sugar
  • 900 g water
  • 30 g lye
  • 200 g sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 150 ml milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey