Description
Delicious soft pretzels filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and flatten each piece. Place a tablespoon of mozzarella cheese in the center and fold the dough over to seal.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the dough.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- These pretzels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels, Soft Pretzels, Cheese Pretzels, Snack Recipes