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Soft pretzel topped with melted smoked cheese
Crispy soft pretzel with smoked cheese

Smoked Cheese Soft Pretzels

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
Cheese pretzels are a bakery favorite, but smoked cheese takes them to a new level. As they bake, the cheese melts onto the dough, forming crispy lace edges while the smoky aroma permeates the soft interior. Simple, yet impressive.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Cheese grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Make the dough: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and crumbled butter, then add egg and water. Knead until smooth.

Tip: Work quickly so the butter doesn't melt from the heat of your hands.
2 ✓

Shape into pretzels. Boil water with baking soda and blanch them for 30 seconds.

Tip: Boiling gelatinizes the starch on the surface, creating that signature shine.
3 ✓

Place pretzels on a baking sheet. Top generously with shredded smoked cheese.

Tip: Don't skimp on the cheese; whatever melts off becomes a delicious crispy cheese chip.
4 ✓

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the pretzel is golden brown.

Tip: Be careful, the cheese fat retains heat!

Recipe FAQ

What cheese should I use?
Smoked Gouda or Provolone works best. Regular cheddar is fine, but you'll miss that distinct smoky flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 7 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp Baking Soda (for the bath)
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Smoked Cheese (e.g., Gouda)