Soft Pretzel Nuggets with Spicy Cheese Dipping Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Soft Pretzels:
• 1½ cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 4½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 10 cups water
• 2/3 cups baking soda
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon water, whisked together (for egg wash)
• Coarse salt, for sprinkling
• For the Spicy Cheese Dipping Sauce:
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
• 2 chipotle chiles, minced (canned in adobo sauce)
• 1 (12-ounce can) evaporated milk (1½ cups)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 cups)
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