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Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 ½ cups warm water
  • - 1 tablespoon sugar
  • - 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • - 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • - 1 egg beaten
  • - Coarse salt for topping
  • - 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • - 2 cups warm water

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  • Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, about 20 inches in length.
  • Flatten each rope and spread cream cheese down the center, then sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Fold the dough over the cheese and seal the edges.
  • Shape each filled rope into a pretzel and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix baking soda with warm water. Brush the pretzels with the mixture and sprinkle coarse salt on top.
  • Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and brush with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
  • Serve warm and enjoy the gooey cheese-filled goodness of the pretzels.