# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
07 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 2 to 3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
→ For Boiling
14 - 1/2 cup baking soda
15 - 8 cups water
→ For Topping
16 - 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
17 - Coarse sea salt
# How-To:
01 - Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl; sprinkle yeast over and let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, salt, and flour to yeast mixture; mix until soft dough forms. Knead 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Cover dough and let rise in a warm place 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in size.
04 - Combine cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chives in a medium bowl; mix until smooth.
05 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Divide dough into 30 equal portions and flatten each into a small disc.
07 - Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in center of each disc; pinch edges to seal and form balls.
08 - Bring water and baking soda to a gentle boil. Boil bites in batches for 20 to 30 seconds; remove with slotted spoon and transfer to prepared sheets.
09 - Brush each bite with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
10 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
11 - Allow bites to cool slightly before serving warm.
