Description
Soft, golden pretzels stuffed with gooey mozzarella and topped with fragrant rosemary—these homemade bites are the perfect mix of comfort and flair.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 4 cups – forms the structure and softness of the dough
- Warm Water: 1 1/2 cups – activates the yeast and hydrates the flour
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons – helps the dough rise into a fluffy texture
- Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons – adds slight sweetness and helps with browning
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – enhances flavor throughout
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted – adds richness and tenderness
- Mozzarella Cheese: 8 ounces, cut into small sticks – melts to a gooey center
- Fresh Rosemary: 1 tablespoon, finely chopped – infuses herbal depth
- Baking Soda: 1/4 cup – for the boiling solution that creates the classic pretzel crust
- Coarse Sea Salt: for sprinkling – adds texture and that salty bite
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit until foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix and knead until smooth, about 8–10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Slowly add the baking soda (it will fizz), then reduce to a simmer.
- Assemble the Dish: Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a rope, flatten slightly, place a mozzarella stick and pinch tightly to seal. Twist into pretzel shape or leave as stuffed rolls.
- Cook to Perfection: Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, flip halfway. Drain with a slotted spoon and place on the baking sheets.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter as soon as they come out.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with marinara or garlic butter dip, and enjoy every cheesy pull!
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Let dough rest before shaping for easier handling.
- Freeze shaped pretzels before boiling to prep ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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