Mozzarella-Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzels Delight!
Delicious soft pretzels filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, infused with rosemary and topped with Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
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 knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into equal pieces and flatten each piece.
- Place a small amount of mozzarella cheese in the center of each piece and fold the dough over to seal.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda.
- Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan and rosemary.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the dough.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg