Description
Cheese Pretzels are the ultimate snack, combining the gooey goodness of melted cheese with the delightful chew of freshly baked dough. These warm, cheesy treats are perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or any gathering where delicious comfort food is a must. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, Cheese Pretzels promise to delight your taste buds and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? cups warm water (110?F)
- 2 ? tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- ? cup baking soda
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add salt and flour to the yeast mixture, stirring until combined. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Shape pretzels: Punch down the dough, divide into pieces, roll into ropes, and twist into pretzel shapes.
- Boil: Bring water to a boil, add baking soda, and boil each pretzel for 30 seconds before placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake & serve: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with extra cheese if desired, and bake at 425?F for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg