Delicious smoked brisket and beer cheese filled pretzel bombs, perfect for game day or a tasty snack.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 40 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt (for topping)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup beer (lager or ale)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup chopped smoked brisket
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
Add flour and kosher salt, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the beer cheese filling by mixing together cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, beer, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined. Fold in the chopped smoked brisket and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a circle, place about 1 tablespoon of the beer cheese filling in the center, and fold the dough over to seal. Roll into a ball.
Carefully drop each pretzel bomb into the boiling baking soda water for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush each bomb with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the beer cheese filling.
Substitute the smoked brisket with pulled pork or shredded chicken for a different flavor profile.