Hot Soft Pretzels Filled With Cream Cheese 🥨🧀
Overview:
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Description:
Hot Pretzels for a cold night. Octoberfest!! 🍂 Grab a beer and enjoy with the toppings like mustard or honey! I used to let them harden and give to my children as a teething ring (without the cheese). 😋
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 packet | active dry yeast |
| 2 tablespoons | sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 1/2 cups | warm water |
| 3 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 1 cup | bread flour |
| 2 cups | warm water (for baking soda solution) |
| 2 tablespoons | baking soda |
| 2 tablespoons | butter, melted |
| 2 teaspoons | kosher salt |
| 2-4 ounces | cream cheese |
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, sugar, and 1-1/2 cups warm water.
- Place flour and salt in a food processor with a metal blade. Blend by pressing the pulse a couple of times.
- Pour the water mixture through the feed tube while the machine is running until smooth and elastic, about 40 seconds. The dough will leave the side of the bowl.
- Adjust the dough consistency by adding more flour if it’s too wet, or more water if it’s too dry.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat the surface. Cover and let it rise for one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Prepare an 8-inch square pan by combining 2 cups warm water and baking soda.
- After the dough has risen, cut it into 12 pieces.
- If you’re filling the pretzels with cream cheese, roll out one 3-foot piece flat. Pipe on the cream cheese, leaving the edges free to seal back into a rope.
- Twist each piece into a pretzel shape and dip it into the baking soda solution.
- Place the pretzels on parchment-covered cookie sheets and let them rise for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they’re golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, brush the pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt, or cinnamon sugar and chopped roasted almonds.
These hot soft pretzels filled with creamy, dreamy cream cheese are perfect for any gathering, from a cozy night in to a lively Octoberfest celebration! 🥨🧀 Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces, or enjoy them on their own for a comforting treat. They’re easy to make and even easier to devour! 😋
