Description
These mozzarella pretzels are soft, chewy, and filled with gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Divide the dough into small pieces, flatten them, and place mozzarella in the center.
- Roll the dough around the cheese and shape into pretzels.
- Boil water and add baking soda. Dip each pretzel for 30 seconds.
- Place pretzels on a baking sheet, brush with egg, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mozzarella Pretzels, Cheese Pretzels, Soft Pretzels