Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Rolls | epicuricloud (Tina Verrelli)

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups warm water ((about 105-110 degrees F.))
• 1 packet active dry yeast ((about 2 1/4 teaspoons))
• 2 tablespoons warm milk
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons oil ((plus more to oil bowl/baking pans))
• 4 cups bread flour ((plus additional as needed))
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces gouda, smoked gouda or cheddar cheese ((not pre-shredded))
• 1/4 cup pretzel salt or coarse koshar salt ((optional, with the cheese it's not really essential))
• 2 1/2 quarts water ((in 6-quart pot))
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup baking soda