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- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup baking soda
For topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite melty cheese)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
How to Make Cheese Pretzel Buns
1. Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Shape the Buns
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape into balls.
- Flatten each ball slightly and press some shredded cheese into the center.
- Fold the dough over the cheese and pinch to seal, forming a bun.
3. Boil the Pretzel Buns
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Drop each bun into the water for 30 seconds, flipping once.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Add Toppings & Bake
- Brush each bun with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Top with more shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
Serving Ideas
🥨 Pair with soup – Perfect for dipping in warm beer cheese soup or tomato soup.
🥨 Use as burger buns – Elevate your cheeseburger game!
🥨 Enjoy as a snack – Serve warm with a side of honey mustard or butter.
These cheese-stuffed pretzel buns are simply too good to resist! Try making a batch today and let the cheesy, salty goodness take over. 😍 What will you serve them with?
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