Brezel Bites with Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Frozen pretzel dough
• 1/4 cup Baking soda
• 6 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Coarse salt
• 8 ounces Vegan Cream Cheese
• 4 tablespoons Vegan Butter
• 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Cut the 1 pound of frozen pretzel dough into small, bite-sized pieces.
3. 3In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, bring the 6 cups of water and 1/4 cup of baking soda to a rolling boil.
4. 4Carefully add the pretzel bites to the boiling water, one piece at a time, and boil for 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to remove the pretzel bites and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. They should look slightly puffed.
5. 5Sprinkle the pretzel bites evenly with the 2 tablespoons of coarse salt.
6. 6Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pretzel bites are golden brown and firm to the touch.
7. 7While the pretzel bites are baking, prepare the Obatzda: In a medium bowl, combine the 8 ounces of vegan cream cheese, 4 tablespoons of vegan butter, 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
8. 8Serve the warm pretzel bites immediately with the prepared Obatzda.

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