Pretzels with Cheese Filling Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Ingredients

• 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 package fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 to 1 1/4 cups very warm water (120°F to 130°F)
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)
• 2 oz cream cheese (one-fourth of 8-oz package), softened
• Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt, if desired