Dairy-Free Homemade Pretzel with Cheese

Indulge in the irresistible charm of dairy-free homemade pretzels paired with a velvety plant-based cheese sauce that's perfect for dipping! This recipe combines the classic allure of soft, chewy pretzels with the modern twist of a dairy-free lifestyle, making it ideal for vegans or those avoiding dairy. With a golden, slightly crisp exterior and a warm, fluffy center, each pretzel is shaped to perfection and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for that satisfying crunch. The cheese sauce, crafted from creamy almond milk, dairy-free shredded cheese, and nutritional yeast, delivers rich, cheesy flavor with a hint of garlic and paprika for depth. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or crowd-pleasing game-day treat, these pretzels deliver all the satisfaction of a traditional recipe without the dairy. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’ll have you savoring every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 2.3 ounces Baking soda
• 3 cups Hot water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 cups Dairy-free shredded cheese
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture, followed by gradually adding in the flour. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

In a large bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 3 cups of hot water. Set aside.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Step 8

Roll each piece into a long rope about 24 inches in length. Form each rope into a pretzel shape and dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution just before placing it onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 10

While the pretzels are baking, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dairy-free shredded cheese, almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper.

Step 11

Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the pretzels from the oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt.

Step 13

Serve the pretzels warm with the dairy-free cheese sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2102.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2698.2

Total Fat 78.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 24997.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 430.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 66.2g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 1779.2mg	0%
Iron 24.7mg	0%
Potassium 976.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.2%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 64.0%