Cheesy pretzel balls stuffed with caramelized onions

September 08, 2015

Fluffy,soft,buttery and salty!The sweet and sour onions along with the buttery bread and melted cheese is just heaven in your mouth!

1 1/4 cups lukewarm water, 100º-110ºF (you may need just a tad bit more)
2 1/4 teaspoons or 1 pack quick acting yeast
1 tablespoon honey or organic sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1/4 cup olive oil (or softened butter)
3 1/2 cups gf artisan flour blend
For the caramelized onions:

2 medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
pinch of salt
(optional) pinch of granulated sugar or other sweetener
2 tbsp fresh thyme
2-4 tablespoons dry white or red wine (or chicken/beef/veggie stock)
1/2 cup fontina cheese,cut in 1/2 inch cubes

Baking Soda Bath:

8-10 cups water
1/2 cup baking soda
pinch of salt
For Topping:

kosher salt
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon honey
splash of water

Line a couple rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside. Combine water, yeast and sugar in a bowl; allow to sit for 5 -10 minutes until the mixture foams. Put the flour blend salt and...
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Nutritions

Calories
8193

Sodium
39736mg
1655% DV

Fat
318g
489% DV

Protein
341g
682% DV

Carbs
1270g
432% DV

Fiber
191g
767% DV