Dough:
1 packet of quick rise yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
1 tsp sugar
1 cup warm water
2 Tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
2 ½ cups flour
For the Pretzel:
¼ cup baking soda
String cheese
1 beaten egg (for brushing)
Coarse salt
1
Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit until it froths slightly.
2
Add in the rest of the dough ingredients and knead until fully combined.
3
Let the dough rest for 5–10 minutes
4
Split the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each into a rope/snake shape.
5
Wrap each dough rope around one string cheese. Tip: Make sure there are no cracks in the dough to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
6
In a large pot, boil water and mix in the baking soda.
7
Place each pretzel into the boiling water for 30 seconds.
8
Remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9
Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
10
Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Dough:
1 packet of quick rise yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
1 tsp sugar
1 cup warm water
2 Tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
2 ½ cups flour
For the Pretzel:
¼ cup baking soda
String cheese
1 beaten egg (for brushing)
Coarse salt