PRETZELS WITH CHEESE DIP

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These are by far the best soft pretzels I've ever tasted. I make them often to serve as a snack or even as part of a meal. Chewy and golden brown, they're delicious! -Shannon Cooper, S. Gibson, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups water
2 tablespoons baking soda
Coarse salt
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
Prepared mustard

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. , Punch dough down. Divide into 12 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 15-in. long strip; twist into a pretzel shape. , In a large non-aluminum stockpot, bring water to a boil; add baking soda. Drop two pretzels into water; boil for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Place on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse salt. Repeat for each pretzel. , Bake at 475° for 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool., For dip, combine cheeses in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk. Serve pretzels with cheese dip and mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.