Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bites
Chewy pretzel bites filled with ham and cheese and topped with salt.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 Tbsp instant yeast
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 ½ cups flour more or less
- 2 cups grated cheese of your choice
- 2 cups diced ham
- Butter for brushing tops
- Coarse salt optional
For optional water bath:
- 3 quarts water
- 4 tsp baking soda
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let sit till bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add milk, salt, and enough flour to make a fairly stiff dough. Knead a few times on a floured counter top. Return to the bowl and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion out into a 12x4" rectangle on a countertop sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup ham down the center of each rectangle. Pull up the sides and pinch closed. Place seam side down on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Let rise till doubled, 30-60 minutes.
- Optional water bath: Bring 3 quarts water, soda, and sugar to a rolling bowl. Carefully drop one long roll into the boiling water. Boil 10 seconds and flip over. Boil 10 more seconds and carefully remove with two slotted spoons.
- Cut each roll into one inch slices. Place on a well greased or silpat lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 400° for about 15 minutes or till golden brown. Brush hot pretzel bites with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.
Notes
- Makes about 4 dozen pretzel bites.
- Recipe originally posted on I Heart Naptime.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 111IUCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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