Description
These golden, soft pretzels are stuffed with gooey mozzarella and infused with the aroma of fresh rosemary. Perfectly chewy with a warm, melty center, they’re a savory snack-time dream.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 3 ½ cups – Gives structure and classic pretzel texture
- Warm Water: 1 ½ cups – Activates the yeast and hydrates the dough
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 ¼ teaspoons – Helps the dough rise and adds airy texture
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon – Feeds the yeast and adds subtle sweetness
- Salt: 2 teaspoons – Balances flavor and strengthens the dough
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted – Adds richness and softness
- Fresh Mozzarella: 8 oz, cut into small cubes – Provides creamy, melty filling
- Fresh Rosemary: 1 tablespoon, finely chopped – Adds fragrant, herbal notes
- Baking Soda: ½ cup – Used in the boiling step to give pretzels their signature texture and color
- Egg: 1, beaten – For brushing and helping the crust brown
- Coarse Sea Salt: For sprinkling – Adds crunch and flavor on top
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until frothy. Add flour, salt, melted butter, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
- Assemble the Dish: Divide dough into 8 pieces. Flatten each, place a mozzarella cube in the center, fold over and seal. Roll into ropes and shape into pretzels. Sprinkle chopped rosemary over each.
- Cook to Perfection: Boil each pretzel in the baking soda bath for 30 seconds, then place on prepared sheet.
- Finishing Touches: Brush each pretzel with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Serve and Enjoy: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm and melty.
Notes
- Use low-moisture mozzarella to prevent sogginess.
- Chill mozzarella pieces slightly to make stuffing easier.
- Don’t skip the baking soda bath – it’s key for authentic pretzel crust!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: stuffed pretzels, mozzarella pretzels, rosemary pretzels, soft pretzels, vegetarian snacks