Liechtensteiner Cheese and Onion Stuffed Pretzels (Liechtensteiner Käse-Zwiebel-gefüllte Brezeln)
Liechtensteiner Käse-Zwiebel-gefüllte Brezeln, or Liechtensteiner Cheese and Onion Stuffed Pretzels, are a delicious traditional snack from the small European country of Liechtenstein. These pretzels are filled with a savory mixture of cheese and onions, making them a perfect treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated cheese
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide the dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a rope and flatten it into a rectangle.
- Mix grated cheese and chopped onion, then place a spoonful of the mixture onto each dough rectangle. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
- Brush the stuffed pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per pretzel
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper Pastry brush
Tools
Oven Mixing bowl Rolling pin
Serving suggestions
These Liechtensteiner Cheese and Onion Stuffed Pretzels are best served warm with a side of mustard or a creamy dip.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add cooked and crumbled bacon to the cheese and onion filling for an extra savory twist.
Cost
$10