Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels: Indulge in Homemade Joy
Indulge in the delightful taste of mozzarella stuffed soft pretzels with this easy homemade recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 pretzels
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into pieces and wrap around mozzarella sticks, sealing the edges.
- Boil water in a large pot and add baking soda. Boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Place pretzels on the baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding herbs or spices to the pretzel dough.
- Serve with mustard or cheese sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg