Asiago And Cheddar Soft Pretzels

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Prepare dry hot roll mix according to package directions, adding cheddar and 1/4 cup Asiago cheese.

3. 3

   Divide dough equally into 12 pieces; roll each piece with hands on a lightly floured countertop to form 15-inch ropes.

4. 4

   Form each rope into pretzel by stretching and braiding.

5. 5

   From inside, pull apart the sides to form three even-size holes between compartments leaving plenty of room for raising of dough.

6. 6

   Place 3 inches apart on 2 nonstick cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Brush pretzels with beaten egg.

8. 8

   Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Asiago cheese and coarse salt or optional toppings over pretzels.

9. 9

   Bake until golden brown, about 16 to 18 minutes.

10. 10

    Immediately transfer pretzels to a wire cooling rack.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature with mustard, if desired.

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    Pretzels may be stored in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to four days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.