Cheesy Herb-Stuffed Pretzel Bites

Ingredients

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Prep the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and granulated sugar. Gradually add the warm water, stirring until a dough begins to form. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball.

2. First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about PT1H or until doubled in size.

3. Prepare Filling
While the dough is rising, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chives, and parsley in a bowl until well combined.

4. Shape the Bites
Preheat your oven to 450°F. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 12 inches long. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces. Flatten each piece slightly and place about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture in the center. Pinch the edges together to seal the filling and roll into a ball.

5. Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil. Drop the filled dough balls into the boiling water, a few at a time, for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Finalize and Bake
Brush each pretzel bite with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about PT12M until golden brown.

7. Cool and Serve
Once baked, transfer the pretzel bites to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm.

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Pretzel Bites, Cheese Stuffed, Herb Snacks, Homemade Pretzels, Baked Snacks, Cheesy Apps, Party Food, Oven Recipes, Easy Snacks, Gourmet Pretzels

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1200

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