jalapeño pretzel dogs with cheddar beer sauce

How To Make jalapeño pretzel dogs with cheddar beer sauce

• 1

  In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, honey and olive oil.
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  Mix with a spoon, then let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
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  3

  Add the mixture to the bowl of your electric mixer and add in the flour, jalapeño, salt and melted butter.
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  Knead on low speed for 4 to 5 minutes, until the dough comes together and is pulling away from the bowl.
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  It will still be slightly sticky.
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  Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and cover.
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  Set in a warm place to rise for about an hour or until it's doubled in size.
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  Preheat oven to 450 degrees
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  Punch down the dough and turn it over on a floured surface, kneading a few times with your hands.
• 10

  Cut/break apart the dough into 10 equal parts and roll them into strips that are about 12 to 16 inches in length
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  11

  Wrap each strip of dough around the hot dog, starting a the bottom.
• 12

  Pinch together the tops and bottoms so the dough stays together.
• 13

  Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add baking soda.
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  Drop in each hot dog (1 or 2 at a time) and boil for 30 to 45 seconds.
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  Place the dough covered dogs on a nonstick baking sheet or a sheet covered with parchment paper.
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  Brush the tops of each with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
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  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough is deep golden in color.
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  18

  Serve with the beer dip and whatever condiments you like!
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  Cheddar Beer Sauce: Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add butter.
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  Once it's sizzling, whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or two until it's golden and fragrant.
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  Slowly pour in the beer while whisking constantly so the mixture slightly thickens.
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  22

  Cook for 5 minutes while stirring.
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  Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the cheese and Dijon until melted.
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  Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
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  25

  Serve immediately.
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