Cheese-Stuffed Pretzel Buns
- 12 frozen dinner rolls
- 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli Sharp Cheddar American, quartered
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6 cups water
- 1 Land O Lakes Egg, slightly beaten
- Coarse sea salt
- Spray baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray.
- Place rolls onto sheet; cover lightly with plastic food wrap.
- Let rise at room temperature 1 1/2-2 hours or until completely thawed and rolls feel soft.
- Stack 2 quarters cheese; fold in half.
- Fold in half again, forming small cube.
- Press cheese into center of roll; seal dough around cheese, pinching edges tightly.
- Repeat with remaining cheese and rolls.
- Place onto baking sheet; let rest 15 minutes.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Place water into large saucepan; bring to boil over high heat.
- Carefully add baking soda and sugar.
- (Water will bubble up, then return to a gentle boil.)
- Drop 4 rolls into gently boiling water; cook, turning once, about 30 seconds per side or until surface of dough has lightly bubbled appearance.
- Remove with slotted spoon; place onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining rolls.
- Brush each roll with beaten egg; sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool 3 minutes.
- Serve warm.
rolls, cheddar american, baking soda, sugar, water, egg, salt
Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/4118/cheese-stuffed-pretzel-buns (may not work)