Description
These Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels are fluffy, golden, and filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh rosemary, and Parmesan. Perfectly chewy with a crisp crust, they make an irresistible snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups water (for baking soda bath)
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Fresh rosemary leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Cover with a clean cloth and let rest for 30–45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix mozzarella cubes, chopped rosemary, and Parmesan cheese for the filling.
- Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a rope, flatten slightly, and spoon filling onto the center. Fold dough over filling and seal the edges, shaping into pretzels.
- Bring 4 cups of water to near boiling, remove from heat, and stir in baking soda until dissolved.
- Dip each pretzel into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and garnish with rosemary leaves.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow pretzels to cool slightly before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm (not hot) to properly activate the yeast.
- Seal the dough well to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- The baking soda bath gives the pretzels their classic chewy crust.
- Use fresh rosemary for the best flavor boost.
- Leftover pretzels can be reheated in the oven for a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
