Three Cheese Stuffed Soft Pretzels

These soft pretzels are extra fluffy, delicious and stuffed with cheese! Instead of preparing something to dip pretzels in, it's baked inside. Filled with cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar, parmesan and garlic.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c water
• 1 tbsp yeast + a pinch of sugar
• 4 c flour
• 2 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 c water
• 1/3 c baking soda
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp water, for the egg wash
• course salt, plus more if needed
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 oz extra sharp cheddar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 oz parmigiano reggiano

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 1 1/2 cups water in the microwave...: Heat 1 1/2 cups water in the microwave for about 1 minute, the water should be very warm but not burn your finger. Add the yeast and sprinkle a pinch of sugar on top, let sit 5 minutes, the yeast should get foamy
2. 2Mix together the flour, salt and sugar in...: Mix together the flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer
3. 3Pour in the proofed yeast mixture and the...: Pour in the proofed yeast mixture and the melted butter
4. 4Knead for 5 minutes on a low speed
5. 5Remove the dough and shape it into a...: Remove the dough and shape it into a ball
6. 6Set the dough back in the bowl, cover...: Set the dough back in the bowl, cover and let rise for 45 minutes
7. 7tip: I turn my oven on for a...: tip: I turn my oven on for a few minutes, then turn it off, and set my covered bowl in the oven, it's the perfect amount of warmth!
8. 8Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar, parmigiano and...: Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar, parmigiano and minced garlic
9. 9After the dough has rested cut 12 equal...: After the dough has rested cut 12 equal pieces, one by one form them into a 14" strand
10. 10Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough,...: Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough, lengthwise then roll it out a bit widthwise
11. 11Spread a thin line of cheese mixture on...: Spread a thin line of cheese mixture on the dough
12. 12Press the edges of the dough together to...: Press the edges of the dough together to seal in the filling
13. 13Use your hands to roll the strand back...: Use your hands to roll the strand back and forth to fully seal it up
14. 14Shape into a pretzel by twisting the two...: Shape into a pretzel by twisting the two ends around each other then bringing it back down over the body of the pretzel
15. 15Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and...: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425 degrees
16. 16Bring 3 cups of water and 1/3 cup...: Bring 3 cups of water and 1/3 cup baking soda to a low boil
17. 17Dip each pretzel in the water for 20...: Dip each pretzel in the water for 20 seconds, drain excess water after each pretzel
18. 18Put the pretzels on the parchment paper lined...: Put the pretzels on the parchment paper lined baking sheet
19. 19Brush the pretzels with the egg wash and...: Brush the pretzels with the egg wash and sprinkle with course salt
20. 20Bake until the top starts to turn golden...: Bake until the top starts to turn golden brown, which can vary per oven, around 13-15 minutes