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Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels

Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels That Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

Delight in these Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels that combine soft dough with gooey cheese, perfect for snacking or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 pretzels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm Water between 110°F and 115°F
  • 2 tablespoons Active Dry Yeast fresh
  • 2.25 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • ⅔ cup Baking Soda for boiling
  • 1 large Egg for brushing
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or favorite
Topping Ingredients
  • to taste Coarse Sea Salt sprinkled on top

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dissolve yeast by combining warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together all-purpose flour and kosher salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine mixtures: pour yeast mixture into dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until elastic.
  5. Let it rise in a lightly oiled bowl covered for 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Prepare baking soda bath by boiling water and adding baking soda.
  8. Shape pretzels by dividing dough into 10 pieces, rolling each into a rope, and forming into a pretzel shape.
  9. Boil each pretzel in the baking soda bath for 30 seconds, then place on baking sheet.
  10. Stuff sliced pretzels with shredded cheese carefully.
  11. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  12. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  13. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Enjoy customizing the filling with different cheeses or additional ingredients like jalapeños or herbs.

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