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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Soft Pretzels Recipe with Easy Blue Cheese Dip

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A delicious recipe combining crispy, tangy buffalo chicken stuffed inside soft, golden pretzel dough, served with a creamy blue cheese dip that balances the spicy heat perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (440 grams)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (56 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for dough)
  • Coarse salt for topping
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (280 grams)
  • ½ cup buffalo hot sauce (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (75 grams)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (60 ml)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (60 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Mix shredded chicken with buffalo hot sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Bring 8 cups (2 liters) of water to a boil and add ⅓ cup (80 grams) baking soda carefully.
  7. Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 12-inch rope, flatten slightly, place 2-3 tablespoons of filling in center, fold and seal edges tightly, then shape into pretzels.
  8. Boil each pretzel in baking soda water for about 30 seconds, remove with slotted spoon, and place on baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle coarse salt on pretzels and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  10. While baking, mix blue cheese crumbles, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dip. Chill until serving.
  11. Cool pretzels slightly on wire rack and serve warm with blue cheese dip.

Notes

Seal the dough edges tightly to avoid leaks; use a dab of water as glue if needed. The baking soda bath is essential for authentic pretzel crust. Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting. Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Reheat leftovers in oven or toaster oven for best texture.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken, stuffed pretzels, soft pretzels, blue cheese dip, game day snack, party food, spicy chicken, homemade pretzels

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