Cheesy Or Salty Pretzel Twists

Pretzels have been enjoyed for centuries and were originally created by monks as a reward for children who learned their prayers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Cheesy Or Salty Pretzel Twists

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Warm water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Coarse sea salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope.
7. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Brush the pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and coarse sea salt on top.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the pretzels rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.