Cheesy Pretzels

2 C. All Purpose Flour

¼ C. grated Cheddar Cheese

2 T. cold Butter, diced

2 tsp. Baking Powder

1 tsp. Sugar

½ tsp. Salt

1/3 C. Milk

1 Egg, lightly beaten

Coarse Sea Salt

Sesame Seeds

Extra Grated Cheese

 

Preheat oven to 400.  Place flour, cheese, butter, baking powder, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl and mix together with your fingers.  Gradually add milk to form a ball of dough.  Sprinkle a clean surface with flour and roll the dough around a few times.  Knead by folding, pressing, pushing and turning; repeat about 10 times.  Rough dough into a rectangle about 10 x 7 inches.  Cut the dough lengthwise into strips, each about ½” wide.  Pinch edges and twist each strip into a pretzel shape (try twists or knots instead of just the traditional shape).  Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with salt, sesame seeds, or grated cheese.  Bake 10-12 minutes, until golden.

 

 

from: Favorite Family Meals