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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110-115°F)
- 1 package instant yeast
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- For the Cooking Liquid:
- 8 cups water
- ¾ cup baking soda
- For the Filling:
- 8 ounces Black Forest ham, diced
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces pickled jalapeños, minced
- For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- For Toppings:
- Poppy seeds
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Make the Dough:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, combine the warm water, yeast, sugar, and salt. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
- Add the flour and softened butter to the yeast mixture, then knead on medium speed for about 12 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a warm, damp cloth and place it in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare the Pretzels:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring 8 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
- Divide the risen dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a 16-inch rope. Flatten each rope to about 4 inches wide.
- Fill the Pretzels:
- In a small bowl, mix the diced ham, shredded cheese, and minced jalapeños. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the filling along the center of each dough rope.
- Tightly roll the dough back up jelly-roll style, pinching the edges together to seal the filling inside.
- Shape each dough rope into a U shape, then cross the ends over each other, pinching them to form a traditional pretzel shape.
- Boil and Bake:
- Place each pretzel, one at a time, into the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the pretzels with a slotted spoon and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Once all the pretzels are boiled, brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds and sea salt.
- Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 16 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown.
- Enjoy the pretzels warm, or let them cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes dough rising time)
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
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