Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzels
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!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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