Description
These Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels are a delicious twist on the classic soft pretzel, filled with a gooey cheese mixture and topped with coarse sea salt for the perfect savory snack.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheese Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For Boiling:
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 6 cups water
For Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Add flour, salt, and melted butter, mix into a dough. Knead until smooth, then let rise.
- Shape the Pretzels: Divide dough, flatten each portion, add cheese filling, and twist into a pretzel shape.
- Boil and Bake: Boil pretzels in water and baking soda, then transfer to baking sheet. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before enjoying these cheesy treats.
Notes
- Feel free to use other cheeses like pepper jack or gouda.
- Best served warm; reheat leftovers in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
