Homemade Pretzels with Sriracha Beer Cheese Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

warm water

packet of active instant yeast

1 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

sugar

3 3/4

– 4.25 cups all-purpose flour + more for the counter surface to knead (or mix of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour)

water, if needed

9 cups

water

2/3 cup

baking soda

egg, beaten

Salt, for sprinkling

2 tbsp

butter

For the sauce:

2 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

flour

1 cup

beer, your favorite pale ale

2 cups

milk

1 tbsp

Dijon mustard

2 tbsp

Sriracha sauce

Salt and pepper,

2 cups

extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded