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Jalapeño Cheddar Soft Pretzels

Name: Jalapeño Cheddar Soft Pretzels
Yield: 8 large pretzels
Ingredients: 4 cups (480 g) bread flour; 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 tbsp melted butter; 2–3 jalapeños, finely diced; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided; 8 cups water; 1/2 cup baking soda; 1 egg; 1 tbsp water; Coarse pretzel salt; Remaining cheddar; Jalapeño slices, optional; Melted butter

Soft homemade pretzels packed with jalapeños and sharp cheddar, then topped with more cheese.

Prep 12–15 minCook Total 8 large pretzelsMakes

Method

Step 1

Mix flour, yeast, brown sugar, and salt.
Step 2

Add warm water and melted butter.
Step 3

Knead with the dough hook for about 5 minutes.
Step 4

Add diced jalapeños and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
Step 5

Knead another minute.
Step 6

Cover and let rise 45–60 minutes.
Step 7

Divide into 8 pieces.
Step 8

Roll each into a long rope and form pretzels.
Step 9

Boil 8 cups water and carefully add baking soda.
Step 10

Dip each pretzel for 20–30 seconds.
Step 11

Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 12

Brush with egg wash.
Step 13

Sprinkle each pretzel with a little coarse salt.
Step 14

Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
Step 15

Add thin jalapeño slices on top if desired.
Step 16

Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes.
Step 17

Brush lightly with melted butter after baking.

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