Description
Soft pretzels infused with asiago cheese, offering a savory twist to a classic snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup asiago cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup baking soda (for boiling)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and asiago cheese to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape into a pretzel.
- Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For variations, try adding herbs or spices to the dough.
- Pair with mustard or cheese dip for serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: asiago cheese, soft pretzels, baking, snack recipes