How do I make pretzel bites with gooey cheese?

Indulge in the ultimate cheesy goodness by making pretzel bites with gooey melted cheese. It's a bite-sized snack that'll leave you craving more!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make pretzel bites with gooey cheese. Items include: all-purpose flour instant yeast salt sugar warm water shredded cheese coarse salt

all-purpose flour 2 cups
instant yeast 2 teaspoons
salt 1 teaspoon
sugar 1 teaspoon
warm water 1 cup
shredded cheese 2 cups
coarse salt for sprinkling

Take note
Handle the hot cheese with care to avoid any burns. And be prepared to share, because these pretzel bites are so delicious, everyone will want a taste!

1

Gather the Ingredients

Before we can jump into cheesy heaven, we need to gather our ingredients. Here's what you'll need: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 cup of warm water, 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix of your favorites), and some coarse salt for sprinkling.

2

Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix them together, then gradually add the warm water. Stir everything until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

3

Let the Dough Rise

Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. Use this time to catch up on your favorite TV show or read some random fun facts about cheese!

4

Shape the Pretzel Bites

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into small pieces, about the size of a ping pong ball. Roll each piece into a rope and then cut it into bite-sized chunks. Set them aside on a baking sheet.

5

Boil the Pretzel Bites

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of baking soda to the boiling water. Drop a few pretzel bites into the boiling water and let them cook for about 30 seconds. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them back on the baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining pretzel bites.

6

Bake and Add the Cheese

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Sprinkle some coarse salt over the pretzel bites, then bake them for about 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Take them out of the oven and generously sprinkle the shredded cheese over each pretzel bite.

7

Melt the Cheese and Enjoy!

Turn on your broiler and place the pretzel bites with cheese under it. Keep a close eye on them as the cheese melts and starts to bubble. Once the cheese is gooey and slightly browned, remove the pretzel bites from the oven. Let them cool for a minute or two, then dig in and savor the deliciousness!