Description
Elevate your snack game with these delightful Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels! Perfect for cozy movie nights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe features warm pretzel dough encasing a gooey cheese filling. The best part? You can customize the flavors with your favorite cheeses and herbs! Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these pretzels are sure to impress everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup baking soda (for boiling bath)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and kosher salt.
- Combine flour mixture with yeast mixture to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bring 10 cups of water to a boil; add baking soda carefully.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape into pretzels.
- Boil each pretzel in the baking soda solution for about 30 seconds; then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cut small slits in each pretzel and stuff with shredded cheese.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg