Delicious Stuffed Cheddar Soft Pretzels Recipe to Try Today!
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy, fluffy pretzel dough with a gooey, cheesy center. These Stuffed Cheddar Soft Pretzels are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your guests!
- Author: Bluebella
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzels
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- All-purpose flour
- Active dry yeast
- Warm water
- Sugar
- Salt
- Cheddar cheese
- Baking soda
- Butter
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add in the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form. If you have a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for another 5 minutes. The dough should be elastic and slightly tacky.
- Let it Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Cheese: While the dough is rising, cut the cheddar cheese into small cubes or shred it for easier stuffing.
- Shape the Pretzels: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 18 inches). Flatten it slightly and place a cube of cheese in the center. Fold the dough over the cheese and pinch to seal.
- Form the Pretzel Shape: Twist each stuffed dough rope into a pretzel shape, ensuring the ends are tightly sealed.
- Boil the Pretzels: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). In a large pot, bring about 10 cups of water to a boil and add 2/3 cup of baking soda. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Brush the pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the pretzels to cool slightly before serving. They are best enjoyed warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Experiment with fillings such as cooked bacon bits, jalapeños, or different cheeses. For a unique flavor, mix minced garlic into the melted butter before brushing it on the pretzels.