Soft Pretzels with Pretzel Dip

Ingredients (23)

• For the Soft Pretzels:
• 41/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 21/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 11/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• For the Baking Soda Bath:
• 1 gallon water
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• For the Topping:
• coarse kosher or sea salt for topping
• For the Pretzel Dip:
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup gouda Cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce