Auntie Anne's Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce

60 mins
Serves 24
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Directions

  1. 1In 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. 2In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of warm milk (not hot) and 2 packets of yeast. Mix slightly and let sit for 3 minutes.
  3. 3In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of warm milk (not hot) and 2 packets of yeast. Mix slightly and let sit for 3 minutes.
  4. 4Add 6 tablespoons of brown sugar and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well.
  5. 5Add 6 tablespoons of brown sugar and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well.
  6. 6Add 6 tablespoons of brown sugar and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well.
  7. 7Incorporate 4 1/2 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt gradually, mixing lightly.
  8. 8Incorporate 4 1/2 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt gradually, mixing lightly.
  9. 9Incorporate 4 1/2 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of salt gradually, mixing lightly.
  10. 10Use a KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook for 10 minutes to knead the dough. Alternatively, knead by hand for 10 minutes.
  11. 11Use a KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook for 10 minutes to knead the dough. Alternatively, knead by hand for 10 minutes.
  12. 12Use a KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook for 10 minutes to knead the dough. Alternatively, knead by hand for 10 minutes.
  13. 13Add 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.
  14. 14Add 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.
  15. 15Add 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.
  16. 16Spray your baking sheet with cooking spray.
  17. 17Spray your baking sheet with cooking spray.
  18. 18Spray your baking sheet with cooking spray.
  19. 19Shape the risen dough into pretzels and pretzel bites; roll the bites thinly for better expansion.
  20. 20Shape the risen dough into pretzels and pretzel bites; roll the bites thinly for better expansion.
  21. 21Shape the risen dough into pretzels and pretzel bites; roll the bites thinly for better expansion.
  22. 22Boil a couple cups of water with 1/3 cup of baking soda. Briefly immerse each pretzel and pretzel bite into the boiling mixture.
  23. 23Boil a couple cups of water with 1/3 cup of baking soda. Briefly immerse each pretzel and pretzel bite into the boiling mixture.
  24. 24Boil a couple cups of water with 1/3 cup of baking soda. Briefly immerse each pretzel and pretzel bite into the boiling mixture.
  25. 25Place the pretzel and pretzel bites on the prepared baking sheet.
  26. 26Place the pretzel and pretzel bites on the prepared baking sheet.
  27. 27Place the pretzel and pretzel bites on the prepared baking sheet.
  28. 28Brush the pretzel and pretzel bites with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  29. 29Brush the pretzel and pretzel bites with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  30. 30Brush the pretzel and pretzel bites with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  31. 31Bake at 450°F for approximately 8 minutes. Check regularly.
  32. 32Bake at 450°F for approximately 8 minutes. Check regularly.
  33. 33Bake at 450°F for approximately 8 minutes. Check regularly.
  34. 34Prepare 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.
  35. 35Prepare 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.
  36. 36Prepare 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.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

MicrowaveMixing bowlWhiskKitchenAid Mixer with dough hook attachmentMeasuring cups and spoonsPlastic wrapBaking sheetParchment paperKitchen scissorsSaucepanSpatulaBaking brush