about 12 1/4" thick and 1/2" square slices of cheese
2Lwater
1/2cupbaking soda
1tbspmelted butter
coarse salt
sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare chili ahead of time so that it's cold when you go to make your pretzels.
Prepare your pretzel dough in the bread machine according to the recipe.
Pour dough out onto a well floured surface (it's a sticky dough), and keep extra flour nearby. Pinch off a small section of the dough, and shape it like a small bowl in the palm of your hand.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place a small spoonful of chili in your "dough bowl", and top with a slice of cheese (the cheese must go on top, or it will be very difficult to close up). With one thumb on the cheese slice, carefully bring the dough up and around the filling. Pinch shut, and gently roll in your hands until somewhat round.
Bring water and baking soda to a boil. Boil pretzels for 15-30 seconds before drying on paper towel.
Place on a baking pan covered in greased tin foil. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 8-12 minutes, until golden brown. Some might leak slightly, but once you bite into one, you won't even be mad. I promise.