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Asiago cheese pretzels are a must-try snack delight!

Asiago cheese pretzels are a must-try snack delight!


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pretzels
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Asiago cheese pretzels are a delightful twist on the classic soft pretzel, combining chewy texture with rich, nutty flavor.


Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 4 cups (plus extra for dusting)
  • Active dry yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
  • Warm water: 1 1/2 cups (about 110°F or 43°C)
  • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Asiago cheese: 1 cup, shredded (plus extra for topping)
  • Baking soda: 1/4 cup
  • Egg wash: 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
  • Coarse sea salt: for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by mixing warm water and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and shredded asiago cheese, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, then let it rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
  4. Punch down the dough, divide it into 8 pieces, roll each into a rope, twist into pretzel shape, and place on baking sheets.
  5. Boil 4 cups of water, add baking soda, and boil each pretzel for 30 seconds before returning them to the baking sheets.
  6. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), brush pretzels with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse salt and cheese, then bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let the pretzels cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Ensure yeast is activated before mixing.
  • Use warm water around 110°F for best results.
  • Avoid over-kneading the dough.
  • Do not skip the boiling step for texture.
  • Allow the dough to rise for fluffy pretzels.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pretzel
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Asiago cheese, pretzels, snack, baking, cheese