Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bites - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep pretzel bites warm at a party? ›

Simply wrap all the pretzel bites tightly in foil, sealing the edges together, then place in your oven on “keep warm,” or 170F.

Create an Appealing Display: Use decorative serving platters, tiered stands, or rustic wooden crates to display your pretzels and toppings. Add small chalkboard signs or labels to identify the different pretzel varieties and dips.

The best side dishes to serve with pretzels are cheese dip, mustard, hummus, chocolate fondue, strawberry jam, spinach and artichoke dip, salsa, beer cheese soup, and caramel sauce.

Like lye, baking soda is an alkaline substance, and when mixed with water and brushed over the pretzel dough, it changes the pH of the dough and gelates the surface starch. In the oven, the starch gel hardens and the alkaline baking soda makes browning happen fast.

Purchase a ceramic bread warmer at a kitchen supply store or online. Heat the warmer in the microwave for about a minute and place it in a basket using an oven mitt. Cover the bread warmer with a clean dish cloth and place your warm pretzels on top of it to serve.

Q: Do the pretzels have to be heated first then put in the warmer? No, they can be put in there frozen, and the heat will thaw them and make them soft.

Pretzel in our mall now and it's the best! To keep them warm while you're waiting without them getting dried out I placed them stacked loosely on baking sheets with cooling racks (so they weren't directly on the baking sheets) and rotated them in and out of an oven on the lowest setting.

For already-made pretzels, top with a mixture of melted butter, diced garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese. If you're making your own, you can stuff them with mozzarella cheese, cook, and then top them with the garlic butter! Some people create pretzel logs around string cheese, while others opt for shredded cheese.

Storing Freshly Baked Soft Pretzels

Room Temperature for Short-Term: Store them in an airtight container at room temperature if enjoying within a couple of days. Refrigerate for a Little Longer: Wrapped pretzels can be refrigerated for up to a week.

Cheddar Cheese- classic cheddar does wonders with pretzels. Its sharp and tangy flavors complement beautifully with the saltiness of the pretzel. Choose mild or sharp based on your personal preferences, both are delicious. Gouda Cheese- Gouda is a semi hard cheese, yet it has a smooth and creamy texture.

What flavors go well with pretzels? ›

Like bagels, pretzels are made in boiling water prior to baking to give them their snappy outsides and chewy insides (messy!). Soft pretzels must be boiled, or dipped in a baking soda bath (or lye if you're gusty and strict with your pretzel traditions). THEN, they can be baked.

The area roughly considered to constitute the Pretzel Belt, identified with Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Pennsylvania in general produces 80% of the pretzels consumed in the United States, with many of the top producers located in York County alone.

Brown Sugar- brown sugar is what Auntie Anne's pretzels, use for their pretzel dough. Salt- use good quality sea salt. Baking powder- works as a dough conditioner for these soft homemade pretzels. Basic Alkaline wash- is a simple baking soda and water solution made for dipping pretzels in.

The Pretzel warmer does not cook the pretzels but simply keeps the pretzels from drying out for up to 8-10 hours.

Cover and store leftover pretzel bites at room temperature for up to 3 days. They lose a little softness over time. To reheat, microwave for a few seconds or bake in a 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes.

Individually Wrapped: Wrap each pretzel in plastic wrap to protect against dry air. Room Temperature for Short-Term: Store them in an airtight container at room temperature if enjoying within a couple of days. Refrigerate for a Little Longer: Wrapped pretzels can be refrigerated for up to a week.

When ready to eat, preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place on a baking sheet and bake from frozen for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, you can microwave pretzel bites but they tend to get a little soggy.