Beer N Gouda Pretzels

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
4 3/4- 5 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 envelope (1/4 oz.) quick-rise yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. caraway seeds
1 c. milk
1/2 c. beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Gouda cheese
Coarse salt

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine 2 c. flour, sugar, yeast, salt and caraway seeds.  In a small saucepan, heat the milk, beer and oil to 120-130 degrees; add to dry ingredients.  Beat just until moistened.  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes.  Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.  Divide dough into 14 equal portions; roll each into a 20 inch rope.  Cover and let rest 10 minutes longer.

Twist into pretzel shapes.  Place on greased baking sheets; brush with eggs.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Brush again with eggs; sprinkle with Gouda and coarse salt.  Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.  Remove to wire racks.  Serve warm.