Guy's Knot for Nuthin, Everything Pretzel
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 12 pretzels
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 261
- Total Fat
- 6
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 40
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 12
- Cholesterol
- 38
- Sodium
- 249
- Total: 38 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 18 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water, 110 degrees F
2 packages active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon sugar
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup for work surface
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 eggs
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds;
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon dehydrated onion flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a glass measuring cup, add the warm water and the yeast. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a food processor fitted with a dough blade, add the dry ingredients and the Parmesan and pulse together 3 times at 5 second intervals. Add in 1 egg and the warm water and yeast mixture. Mix until the dough comes together, pulse for 10 second intervals 3 times. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface or cutting board. Knead 10 to 12 times, adding a little flour, if sticky. Cut the dough in half and set aside.
- Roll out 1 piece of dough to a 12 by 17-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the Cheddar in the middle (short way). Fold 1/3 of the dough over, and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the Cheddar. Fold the last third over and pinch the edges closed. Roll with a rolling pin to form an 11 by 15-inch rectangle. Cut into 1 1/2-inch lengthwise strips.
- Pinch the cut edges together and then roll into cigar shape. Form into a pretzel shape and put on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat. Repeat with second ball of dough.
- Beat the remaining egg and the milk in a small bowl. Mix well. Brush the formed pretzels with the egg mixture and then sprinkle evenly with the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion flakes and kosher salt.
- Bake until nicely browned, about 16 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Serve warm or room temperature.