Description
Spicy and cheesy jalapeno cheddar pretzel twists bring bold flavors to snack time. Salt-crusted pretzels with sharp cheddar and zesty peppers offer a perfect crunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups flour
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 medium jalapenos, seeded and finely minced
- 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) warm water
- 4 cups (946 ml) very hot water
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsps water
- 2 tbsps melted butter
- 2 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup baking soda
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a blazing 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- Yeast Activation: Merge warm water, yeast, and sugar in a stand mixer bowl, allowing the mixture to flourish and develop a bubbly ecosystem that signals vibrant yeast vitality.
- Dough Crafting: Integrate salt into the frothy foundation, then methodically incorporate flour to construct a unified dough. Seamlessly fold minced jalapenos and shredded cheddar throughout, ensuring a harmonious flavor distribution.
- Baking Soda Treatment: Dissolve baking soda in scalding water, creating a transformative solution that will generate the pretzels’ signature crisp exterior.
- Shaping Expedition: Divide the dough into four segments, then metamorphose each into elongated ropes. Subdivide into twelve pieces, stretching each to 18-24 inches and elegantly twisting into classic pretzel silhouettes.
- Bathing and Coating: Submerge each twisted dough piece in the baking soda solution for 30 seconds. Transfer to the prepared sheet, lavishly brush with egg wash, and sprinkle coarse salt to elevate flavor complexity.
- Baking Finale: Roast in the heated oven for 8-10 minutes until achieving a burnished golden-brown complexion. Immediately after removal, cascade melted butter across the surface to create a lustrous, rich finish that amplifies the pretzel’s decadence.
Notes
- Activate Yeast Correctly: Ensure water temperature is precisely between 100-110°F for optimal yeast activation without killing the microorganisms.
- Master Dough Consistency: Knead until dough becomes smooth and elastic, avoiding over-mixing which can create tough pretzels.
- Baking Soda Bath Technique: Fully submerge each pretzel for exactly 30 seconds to develop that signature dark, glossy pretzel exterior.
- Perfect Golden Brown Timing: Watch pretzels closely during final 2-3 minutes of baking to prevent burning while achieving ideal color and crispness.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg