Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 1-1/4 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1-ounce mild taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 3 quarts water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instruction
- In a mixing bowl, add water, sugar and yeast. Lightly stir the mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Attach dough hook and slowly add flour and salt. Mix until dough is coming off the bowl edges and it forms a ball shape.
- Remove the dough and place in a large bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add beef, taco seasoning mix, bell pepper, garlic, onion and salt to a saute pan. Cook until brown.
- Remove sauté pan from heat and set aside. Stir in the cheese.
- Pinch off about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dough and flatten it out into a circular shape.
- Add 1/4 cup of the meat mixture and then fold all the edges in; creating a sealed pouch.
- Repeat until all dough has been used.
- Bring a large pot of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Drop in 2 pouches at a time, allowing them to cook for 30 seconds. Remove and place on nonstick baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the pretzels with melted butter and place in the oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
