Asiago and Cheddar Soft Pretzels

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 16 to 18 min | Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Pretzels

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry hot roll mix, + ingredients to prepare mix
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Asiago cheese, evenly divided
• All-purpose flour
• 1 egg, well beaten

Optional Toppings

• Fresh cracked black pepper, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, mustard

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Prepare dry hot roll mix according to package directions, adding Cheddar and 1/4 cup of Asiago cheese.
3. Divide dough equally into 12 pieces; roll each piece with hands on a lightly floured countertop to form 15 inch ropes. Form each rope into pretzel or other desired shape and place three inches apart on two nonstick cookie sheets.
4. Brush pretzels with beaten egg. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Asiago cheese and optional toppings, if desired, over pretzels.
5. Bake until golden brown, about 16 to 18 minutes.
6. Immediately transfer pretzels to a wire cooling rack.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature with mustard, if desired.

Notes

Pretzels may be stored in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to four days.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: American Dairy Association