* Exported from MasterCook *

Cheese Pretzels

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Cheese

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Unsalted butter -- softened
2 1/2 c Aged cheddar cheese -- shredded
2 tb Dijon mustard
1 1/4 c Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
1 Egg white

Shape these nibblies into pretzels, or make sticks or rounds. You
can make them up to 3 days ahead, then store in a cookie tin. Serve
at toom temperature or reheat them in a 300?F oven for
5 minutes.

POPPY OR SESAME SEEDS

In bowl, cream butter until fluffy; beat in cheese and mustard.
Combine flour, salt, and cayenne; add to bowl and stir just until
mixture holds together, being careful not to overmix. Form into
disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes Divide into
1 tb balls; roll each ball into 10" strip. Twist ends over each
strip to form pretzel; place on baking sheet. Brush with egg white;
sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake in 375?F oven for 12 to 15 minutes
or until pale golden color.

Yield: 24 Pretzels


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