# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Cheese Filling
07 - 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 32 small cubes
08 - 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 32 small cubes
→ Pretzel Bath
09 - 1/2 cup baking soda
10 - 8 cups water
→ Garlic Butter Topping
11 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
03 - Knead dough by hand or with a mixer for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Divide risen dough into 32 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, place one cube each of mozzarella and cheddar in the center, then pinch edges to seal.
07 - In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Carefully add baking soda; it will foam.
08 - Gently drop pretzel bites into the boiling soda bath in batches for 20 to 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on baking sheets.
09 - Bake pretzel bites for 12 to 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
10 - While baking, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
11 - Brush hot pretzel bites with garlic butter immediately after baking. Sprinkle with parmesan if desired and serve warm.
