Recipe: Soft Pretzels with Corona Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 recipe for pizza dough
4 Tbsp. Baking Soda
2 eggs (beaten)
1 bottle Corona Light
3 cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
8 oz. Cream Cheese (cubed and softened)
1 Tbsp Dry Mustard
1 Jalapeno Pepper (minced with seeds and ribs)
1 Tbsp Flour
Zest of 1 Lime
1/2 tsp Salt
3 Cloves Garlic (minced… I use a garlic press)

Directions:

Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll each into 18 inch rope.  Fold and place on oiled baking sheet and let rise for an hour.  Preheat oven to 425.  Bring large pot of water to boil; add baking soda.  One at a time, boil until puffy and slightly shiny, about 1 minute.  With slotted spoon, transfer to a wire rack to drain.  Return pretzels to baking sheet.  Brush with egg and sprinkle with salt.  Bake until golden brown and cooked through 10 to 15 minutes. 

While Pretzels are baking bring the beer to a simmer. In a bowl, mix the cheddar cheese with the flour. Add the cheese mixture to the beer with the remaining ingredients. Stir until all the cheese has melted and the texture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.