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Ham and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Pockets

A cross between a soft pretzel and a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, these pretzel pockets are serious crowd-pleasers. Leftovers also make a great grab-and-go lunch – simply reheat in a toaster oven. Vital wheat gluten keeps these pretzels light and fluffy on the inside, without sacrificing their crisp crust. Find it in your grocer's baking aisle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 280kcal
Author Lauren Keating

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 1 1/4-ounce envelope active dry Yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1-1/4 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2-1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Vital Wheat Gluten
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 tablespoons Saucy Mama Tarragon-Lemon or Dijon
  • Mustard
  • ½ pound Jarlsberg Light or other reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
  • ¼ pound Baked Ham cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup very hot Water
  • 1 Egg White
  • Coarse Salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Place the warm water and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle the yeast on top. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sift together the flours, gluten, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the flour mixture to the mixer and mix on a low setting to combine. Increase the speed to medium and mix the dough for 6 minutes, or until it becomes very smooth. For the dough into a ball and place it in a mixing bowl sprayed with cooking spray. Cover and let rest in a warm part of your kitchen for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 415*F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Divide the dough into 8 balls. Working one at a time, roll each ball into a 6-inch circle. Spread with mustard, then top with ham and cheese. Fold the dough over to form a pocket around the fillings. Press along the edges to seal them.
  • Combine the baking powder and hot water. Brush over the tops of the pretzel pockets. Let rest for 5 minutes. Brush the tops of the pretzel pockets with egg white and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the tops are deep, golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2g