Old Cheddar Stuffed Pretzels - Paradise Island

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water, warmed to about 110° F
• 2 tsp. quick rise yeast
• 1 ½ tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp salt.
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
• 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tbsp. salted butter, at room temperature
• 10 cups water
• ¾ cup baking soda
• 1 ½ cups Paradise Island Lactose Free Old Cheddar, grated
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp. water
• Optional: flaked salt