Description
These Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels take comfort food to the next level! Warm, soft pretzel dough wraps around gooey mozzarella cheese, making these a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 2-inch sticks
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide and Fill with Cheese: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope, then flatten slightly and place a mozzarella stick in the center. Wrap the dough around the cheese, sealing all edges tightly to ensure no cheese leaks out.
- Prepare the Baking Soda Bath: In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Slowly add the baking soda (be cautious as it may foam). Using a slotted spoon, gently lower each pretzel into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds. Remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake: Brush each pretzel with beaten egg, then sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and enjoy warm for maximum gooeyness!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices or herbs to the dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg