Cheese Pretzels

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHEESE PRETZELS

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Cheese/eggs

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

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Shape these nibblies into pretzels, or make sticks or rounds. You
can make them up to three days ahead, then store in a cookie tin.
Serve at toom temperature or reheat them in a 300 oven for 5 min.
POPPY OR SESAME SEEDS
In bowl, cream butter until fluffy; beat in cheese and mustard. Combie
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 tbsp balls; roll
each ball into 10 inch strip. Twist ends over each strip to form
pretzel; place on baking sheet. Brush with egg white; prinkle with
poppy seeds. Bake in 375 oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until pale
golden color. Makes about 2 dozen.



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