cheese pretzels

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69 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Dec 30, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups aged chedder cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 - egg white

How To Make cheese pretzels

  • Step 1
    In bowl, cream butter until fluffy; beat in cheese and mustard.
  • Step 2
    Combine flour, salt and cayenne; add to bowl and stir just until mixture holds together, being careful not to overmix.
  • Step 3
    Form into disc and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Step 4
    Chill for 30 minutes. Divide into 1 tablespoon balls; roll each ball into 10 inch strip.
  • Step 5
    Twist ends over each strip to form pretzel; place on baking sheet.
  • Step 6
    Brush with egg white; sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  • Step 7
    Bake in 375 oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until pale golden color.
  • Step 8
    You can make them up to three days ahead, then store in a cookie tin. Serve at room temperature or reheat them in a 300 oven for 5 minutes.

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