Description
These homemade Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzels are soft, chewy, and filled with melty mozzarella cheese, topped with fragrant rosemary and savory Parmesan. Perfect for a snack or appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse salt (for topping)
- 10 cups water (for boiling)
- ¼ cup baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and melted butter, then mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the Pretzels: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 12-inch rope. Place a small amount of shredded mozzarella in the center of each rope and fold the dough over to enclose the cheese. Shape each piece into a pretzel.
- Boil the Pretzels: In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Carefully drop the pretzels into the boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Brush each pretzel with a beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped rosemary, Parmesan, and coarse salt.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let the pretzels cool slightly before serving and enjoy the gooey mozzarella center!
Notes
- Ensure the water for the yeast mixture is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- For a more intense flavor, sprinkle more fresh rosemary on top before baking.
- These pretzels are best served warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg