Pretzel bites with Mustard cheese dip

Looking for a tasty anytime snack? Look no further. Pretzel bites with a mustard cheese sauce.

What you see in the picture is a halved version of this recipe which worked great for 2 people as a late night or game day snack.

Ingredients

2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp sugar

565 grams flour

3 tbsp olive oil (divided)

60 grams baking soda

2 eggs

Coarse salt

1. Add yeast, water, salt and sugar to mixing bowl and rest for 10 minutes until yeast is bubbly

2. Add 2 tbsp oil then slowly add flour to mixture, using a dough good combine until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.

3. Transfer to a clean, oiled bowl and cover for 1 hour at room temp.

4. Preheat oven to 450°

5. Fill a large pot with water and add baking soda and bring to a boil.

6. Punch down dough and shape it into a large roll on a floured surface, cut in half or into 3rds if easier. Cut into bit sized chunks and set aside.

7. Add dough to boiling water. Boil for 1 minute and set on a parchment lined baking sheet.

8. Egg wash and generously salt, bake for 18 minutes.

Cheese sauce

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

2 tbsp honey mustard

Dash of paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Melt butter in a large sauce pan and bring to a light simmer, add flour and whisk until smooth and combined

2. Slowly add milk 1/2 cup at a time whisking to combine and smooth. Bring milk to a simmer then remove from heat.

3. whisk in mustard and spices then cheese. Keep whisking until completely smooth.