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• Step 1

  For the Pretzel Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, combine water, sugar, salt and sprinkle dry yeast on top. Let sit for 5 to 6 minutes until it starts to foam on top.

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  • 1 1/2 Cup warm water (110°-115°F)

  • 1 Tablespoon sugar

  • 2 Tablespoon salt

  • 1  Packet, Active Dry Yeast

• Step 2

  With the hook attachment, add flour and butter to bowl and mix on low until well combined. Then mix on medium for about 5 minutes until dough is smooth and pulls away from the side.

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  • 4 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 Ounce Unsalted Butter, Melted

• Step 3

  Remove dough from bowl and spray bowl well with vegetable oil spray. Return dough to bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and allow dough to rise, doubling in size.

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  • As Needed Vegetable Oil Spray

• Step 4

  While dough rises, bring to a boil 10 cups of water and the baking soda. When dough is ready, divide into four equal pieces rolling each into a rope.

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  • 10 Cup water

  • 2/3 Cup baking soda

• Step 5

  Cut up each rope into 1-inch pieces weighing around 17 grams each. Drop pretzel bites into the boiling water for 30 seconds, about 15 at a time. Remove each one with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment lined sheet pan.

• Step 6

  When ready to cook, set the grill temperature to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• Step 7

  Brush pretzel bites with egg wash and sprinkle with the Jacobsen Sea Salt.

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  • 1  Egg Wash (1 egg plus 1 tbsp water, milk or cream)

  • To Taste Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Kosher Sea Salt

• Step 8

  Place sheet pan in the Traeger and bake pretzel bites for 20 to 25 minutes.

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  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

• Step 9

  For the Cheese Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, white cheddar, gruyere cheese, lager, onion powder, salt and pepper and pour into a small cast iron pan.

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  • 8 Ounce cream cheese

  • 1/2 Cup White Cheddar Cheese, sharp, shredded

  • 1/2 Cup shredded Gruyere cheese

  • 1/2 Cup Beer, preferably a German Lager

  • 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

• Step 10

  Place the cast iron pan directly on the grill grate next to the pretzels and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and top is golden brown.

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• Step 11

  Serve hot pretzel bites with the beer cheese sauce. Enjoy!