# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon instant yeast
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2/3 cup cream soda, room temperature
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
07 - 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Pretzel Bath & Topping
08 - 4 cups water
09 - 2 tablespoons baking soda
10 - 1 large egg, beaten
11 - 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt until thoroughly blended.
02 - Pour in cream soda and melted butter; mix until a shaggy dough develops.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Punch down the dough and divide evenly into 24 pieces.
06 - Flatten each portion into a rectangle, add a mound of shredded cheese at the center, then roll tightly into a stick and pinch the edges to seal.
07 - In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Carefully stir in baking soda and maintain gentle boil.
08 - Dip each formed stick into the boiling pretzel solution for 20 seconds. Lift out with a slotted spoon and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Brush each stick with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
10 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until the sticks attain a deep golden brown and crisp exterior.
11 - Allow biscuit sticks to cool slightly before serving.
