1packageregular active or fast-acting dry yeast2¼ teaspoons
1½cupsvery warm water120°F to 130°F
1tablespoonbuttermelted
½cupshredded Cheddar cheese2 oz
4strips baconcrisply cooked, crumbled
2tablespoonsfinely chopped seeded jalapeño chilesabout 2 medium
2cans16 oz each American-style lager beer
2tablespoonsbaking soda
1eggbeaten
1tablespooncoarsekosher or sea salt
BEER CHEESE DIP
1package8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes, softened
¾cupAmerican-style lager beerreserved from 1 can above
2cupsshredded Cheddar cheese8 oz
Instructies
Line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
In large bowl, mix 3¾ cups of the flour, the sugar, table salt and yeast.
Add warm water and butter; beat with electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl frequently and adding additional flour, ¼ cup at a time, until dough is soft and leaves side of bowl.
Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
On lightly floured surface, roll each portion into 12x4-inch rectangle.
On one long side of each rectangle, sprinkle 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese, 2 teaspoons crumbled bacon and 1½ teaspoons chiles.
Starting at one long side, roll up dough; firmly pinch edges to seal.
Cut each roll into 12 (1-inch) pieces; pinch cut edges to seal.
Place on cookie sheets.
Cover with plastic wrap; let stand 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 425°F.
Reserve ¾ cup of the beer for dip.
In 3-quart saucepan, heat remaining beer and the baking soda to boiling; reduce heat to low.
Gently place 4 to 5 dough pieces in beer; cook about 20 seconds, turning once.
Remove with slotted spoon; return to cookie sheets.
Repeat with remaining dough pieces.
Brush with egg; sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, cook cream cheese and reserved beer over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
Stir in Cheddar cheese, a little at a time; cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until all cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Serve warm pretzel nuggets with warm dip.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Make-Ahead Magic
You can make these delicious party snacks well in advance. Place baked cooled pretzel nuggets in a resealable freezer plastic bag; freeze up to 2 weeks. To reheat, place on cookie sheets and bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes or until hot. Make the Beer Cheese Dip while they bake.