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Beer Cheese Stuffed Soft Pretzels

Easy recipe for chewy homemade pretzels filled with a hoppy blend of cheddar and cream cheeses
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
rising 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 cups water divided
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 3 Tbsp. butter melted
  • 6 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 4 Tbsp. dark or lager beer
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • pretzel salt garnish, optional
  • sesame seeds garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast with 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115 degrees) and stir to dissolve. Add sugar and salt and stir to dissolve. Add the flour, one cup at a time, until combined.
  • Dump the dough onto a floured surface and knead 5 minutes until smooth. Place dough into a buttered bowl, cover with a damp towel and allow to rise at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the beer cheese: combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, beer, Dijon and cayenne in a bowl and mash with a fork until combined.
  • Pinch off bits of dough and roll into long, thin ropes 15-18" long. Keep the dough covered during this process, except for the parts you’re working with.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll the ropes of dough flat. Smear a line of beer cheese down the center of each dough strip. Fold the dough over the cheese and press firmly to seal. Now, form the dough into a pretzel shape.
  • In a shallow baking dish, combine 2 cups warm water with the baking soda. Stir well. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dip pretzels in the water bath and place onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow to rise on the baking sheet for another 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake pretzels for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, brush generously with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
Keyword bread, cheese, snack
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