Easy No Yeast Soft Cheddar Pretzels
A soft, yeast-free cheddar pretzel recipe, simple to prepare, yields a baked good similar in taste to cheese straws.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 F and lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar; cut in margarine until the mixture is coarse.
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Add cheese and milk, stirring until dry ingredients are just moistened.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 12 times.
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Divide the dough in half, then roll each half into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle.
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Cut each dough rectangle lengthwise into 8 (1-inch) strips.
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Twist each strip into a pretzel shape, then brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
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Place pretzels on the greased baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown, then cool on wire racks.