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cheesy soft pretzels

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Roberta Lopez
Hillsboro, OR

These pretzels are delicious, with a light crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Topped with cheesy goodness!

(1 rating)
yield 8 -12 small pretzels
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy soft pretzels

  • 1 tsp
    active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 c
    water, warm
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 1/2 c
    flour
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • TOPPINGS
  • 1 1/2 c
    cheese, shredded
  • 1
    egg - beaten
  • 1 tsp
    water

How To Make cheesy soft pretzels

  • 1
    Preheat oven 450*. In a measuring cup stir yeast, warm water, sugar and salt together let proof for 5-10 minutes till bubbly.
  • 2
    In a mixing bowl, add flour, melted butter add yeast mixture. mix with wooden spoon (I use my clean hands) to form a ball.
  • 3
    Flour a work surface, knead dough 5 minutes or until smooth. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover and set aside for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  • 4
    Knead dough on floured surface for 5 minutes. Divide into 8-10 balls, roll out dough into a 12 inch length. Twist into pretzel shape.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, bring 10 Cups of water to a boil, add 2/3 cups baking soda to the water. After pretzels are formed, drop into boiling soda water for 30 seconds. Remove and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • 6
    Brush pretzels with egg wash (egg & water mixed) and sprinkle with shredded cheese of your choice. Place into oven to bake for 12-15 min... check them for brown color.
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