Description
Cheddar Stuffed Soft Pretzel Bites are delicious bite-sized snacks filled with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide the dough into small pieces. Flatten each piece and place a small amount of cheddar in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the cheese and shape into balls.
- Dissolve baking soda in a pot of boiling water. Boil the pretzel bites for 30 seconds, then remove and drain.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Experiment with different cheese fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheddar Stuffed Soft Pretzel Bites