Jalapeño Cheddar Soft Pretzels | Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (around 100℉/38℃)
• 1 teaspoon (6g) table salt
• 1 teaspoon (1.5g) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (12.5g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 3 3/4 cups (469-500g) all-purpose flour (plus more for work surface and hands)
• 1/2 cup (120g) baking soda
• 9 cups (2.13L) water
• 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons; 56g) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 to 5 jalapeños, sliced
• Coarse salt, for sprinkling
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups (188-250g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese