Ingredients for Hot Soft Pretzels Filled With Cream Cheese
- Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- All Purpose Flour
- Bread Flour
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- Melted butter, for brushing
- Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese (for filling)
- Cinnamon sugar, to taste
- Almonds
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How to Make Hot Soft Pretzels Filled With Cream Cheese
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°F). Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Pulse a couple of times. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the yeast mixture through the feed tube until a smooth, elastic dough forms (about 40 seconds).
- If the dough is too sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons more flour, one at a time. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- In an 8-inch square baking pan, combine 2 cups warm water and 1/2 cup baking soda.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a 3-foot rope, about the thickness of a pencil.
- For the cream cheese filling: Roll one 3-foot rope into a flat rectangle. Pipe or spread 2-3 tablespoons of softened cream cheese evenly onto the rectangle, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Carefully roll up the rectangle, starting from a long side. Twist the ends into a pretzel shape.
- Dip each pretzel (filled or unfilled) into the baking soda solution for a few seconds.
- Place the pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheets. Let rise for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While still warm, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt, cinnamon sugar, or chopped roasted almonds.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
83 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
9g
Carbs
12g
