HERB CHEESE PRETZELS

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These cheesy pretzels are a big hit at a party!

Provided by SteelersFan

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup butter
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Mix the flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, rosemary, and oregano in a large bowl. Cut butter into small cubes, and add to flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or 2 knives to cut the butter into the flour; continue until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over the flour mixture; mix lightly until dough is evenly moist and clings together. You may not use all of the water.
Shape dough into a disc, and divide into 12 equal pieces. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm.
Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll one piece of dough at a time into an 11 inch long roll. To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once, and lay over bottom of circle. Place on greased baking sheets. Place pretzels, 2 inches apart, on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 126.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g