Garlic Parmesan Soft Pretzels

 

Soft pretzels are always a hit in this household. The soft chewy inside, the golden crispy outside, makes for a delicious snack. Garlic parmesan is mixed into the dough and sprinkled on after baking creating a flavorful pretzels.

Garlic Parmesan Soft Pretzels

Ingredients:

Pretzel

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• 3 cups warm water

Garlic Parmesan Topping

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, warm the milk to 110º F. Remove from the heat and sprinkle the yeast over top and allow to sit for 2 minutes.
2. Pour the yeast and milk mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Stir in the butter. Stir in the remaining flour and salt.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough adding in more flour as needed until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky, about 5 minutes. Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel. Allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
5. Preheat the oven to 450º F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat.
6. Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the garlic parmesan onto the dough and knead until thoroughly combined into the dough. Separate the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll and stretch each piece into a long rope about 30 inches long.
7. Form each rope into a pretzel by holding one end of the rope in each hand and cross the two ends. Cross them again to form the twist. Lay the twisted ends over the opposite side of the top and press down gently to stick.
8. In a shallow dish, dissolve the baking soda into the warm water. Gently and quickly dip each pretzel into the water and then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bale for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Brush the pretzels, on both sides, with butter and sprinkle on the remaining garlic parmesan mixture.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 341
Total Fat		13.2g
Saturated Fat		8.3g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.8g
Cholesterol		35mg
Sodium		1104.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		43.7g
Dietary Fiber		1.1g
Sugars		8.1g
Protein		11.3g
Calcium		9.1%
Iron		2.1%
Potassium		27.7mg
Vitamin A		21%
Vitamin C		0.5%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Gather For Bread.