Description
Soft Mozzarella-Stuffed Pretzels are a delicious and cheesy snack that combines the classic pretzel dough with gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. 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 with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 24 inches long. Place a mozzarella stick in the center and fold the dough over to encase the cheese, pinching the ends to seal.
- Carefully drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a cheesy twist, mix some grated Parmesan cheese into the dough before kneading.
- Try adding herbs like garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the dough for extra flavor.
- 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: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg