Best Beer N Gouda Pretzels Recipes

BEER CHEESE PRETZEL TART

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 1¼ cups (156 grams) flour, brown sugar, yeast, and kosher salt.
• In a small saucepan, heat milk, ⅓ cup (80 grams) water, and butter over medium heat until an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F (49°C) to 130°F (54°C). Add warm milk mixture to flour mixture, and beat at medium speed until combined. Reduce mixer speed to low, and gradually add 1½ cups (188 grams) flour, beating just until combined and stopping to scrape sides of bowl.
• Switch to the dough hook attachment. Beat at low speed until a soft, somewhat sticky dough forms, 4 to 5 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl and dough hook; add up to remaining ¼ cup (31 grams) flour, 1 tablespoon (8 grams) at a time, if dough is too sticky. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and shape into a smooth round.
• Lightly oil a medium bowl. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper, letting excess extend over sides of pan.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 11-inch square. Score a 9-inch square in center of dough. Brush water onto 9-inch square. Fold dough over at score mark. Using hands, lift dough, and place in prepared pan, making sure dough is even and fills corners of pan. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, about 20 minutes.
• Using your fingertips, dimple center square back down, leaving outside border as is. In a small bowl, stir together 1½ tablespoons (22.5 grams) hot water and baking soda. Gently brush hot water mixture onto outside border; brush egg yolk onto outside border. Pour warm Beer Cheese Filling in center.
• Bake for 25 minutes. Brush crust with egg white, and sprinkle with pretzel salt. Bake until crust is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in filling registers at least 160°F (71°C) (but not over 175°F/79°C), about 5 minutes more. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Using excess parchment as handles, remove from pan, and let cool on a wire rack. Garnish with chives and red pepper, if desired.
• In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese and half of beer (40 grams), and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Add mustard, garlic powder, and red pepper. Slowly add remaining beer (40 grams), a little at a time, whisking constantly, until combined. In a small bowl, combine Cheddar and Gouda; slowly add to cream cheese mixture, about ¼ cup (28 grams) at a time, whisking until cheese is mostly melted after each addition. Whisk until completely smooth; remove from heat, and pour into a heatproof bowl. Let cool until an instant-read thermometer registers 140°F (60°C), about 5 minutes. Whisk in egg and chives. Use immediately (see PRO TIP).

BEER 'N' GOUDA PRETZELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and caraway seeds. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, beer and oil to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients. Beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough into 14 equal portions; roll each into a 20-in. rope. Cover and let rest 10 minutes longer. , Twist into pretzel shapes. Place on greased baking sheets; brush with eggs. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. , Brush again with eggs; sprinkle with Gouda and coarse salt. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

SOFT BEER PRETZEL NUGGETS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat beer to 110°-115°; remove from heat. Stir in yeast until dissolved. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 425°. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 8 balls. Roll each into a 12-in. rope. Cut each rope into 1-in. pieces., In a Dutch oven, bring 10 cups water and baking soda to a boil. Drop nuggets, 12 at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels., Place on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pretzel nuggets in airtight containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave on high 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

SOFT BEER PRETZELS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat beer to 110°-115°; remove from heat. Stir in yeast until dissolved. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 425°. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 8 balls. Roll each into a 24-in. rope. Curve ends of each rope to form a circle; twist ends once and lay over opposite side of circle, pinching ends to seal., In a Dutch oven, bring water and baking soda to a boil. Drop pretzels, 2 at a time, into boiling water. Cook 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels., Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and water; brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to a wire rack to cool. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled pretzels in freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or microwave each pretzel on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.