"Simple homemade pretzel dough wrapped around cheddar cheese-- so simple yet hit-the-spot delicious!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1½ cups warm (110-115°F) water (300ml)
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1 package (2¼ tsp, ¼oz, 7g) RED STAR Platinum Yeast
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1 Tbsp (20g) honey
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1 Tbsp (15g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp salt
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3 ¾ – 4 ¼ cups (470-530g) all-purpose flour + more for work surface
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18-20 cheddar cheese sticks (about 4½ inches each)
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9 cups water and ⅓ cup baking soda (for water bath)
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1 large egg, beaten
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Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
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Topping (optional): 4 Tablespoons (60g) melted unsalted butter