Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites
Golden, chewy pretzel bites stuffed with melty cheddar cheese. These soft and salty treats are perfect for snacking, parties, or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in melted butter and salt. Add flour gradually until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 24 pieces. Flatten each, place a cheese cube inside, and seal tightly.
- Boil a pot of water with baking soda. Drop each bite in for 20 seconds, then transfer to baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use block cheese instead of shredded for a better melt.
- Don’t skip the baking soda bath, it creates the authentic pretzel texture.
- Freeze unbaked bites for future snacking — just thaw, boil, and bake.
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