Description
Savory Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary and Parmesan Soft Pretzels elevate comfort snacking with Italian-inspired flavors. Fragrant herbs and melted cheese create an irresistible twist on classic pretzels you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings/Filling:
- Mozzarella cheese
- Rosemary
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm water and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to bloom for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy and aromatic.
- Incorporate flour, salt, and melted butter into the yeast mixture. Knead the dough on a lightly dusted surface until it achieves a smooth, elastic consistency, approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, drape with a damp cloth, and permit rising in a warm environment for 60 minutes or until the volume doubles.
- Heat the oven to 425F (220C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create a boiling water bath by bringing 6 cups of water to a rolling boil. Dissolve baking soda completely and reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Deflate the risen dough and segment into 12 uniform portions. Elongate each piece into a 12-inch rope, strategically positioning a mozzarella cube in the center. Encase the cheese by folding and sealing the dough, then shape into traditional pretzel forms.
- Submerge each pretzel in the simmering baking soda solution for 30 seconds. Extract with a slotted spoon and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Generously coat each pretzel with beaten egg. Embellish with Parmesan cheese, fragrant rosemary, and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until achieving a golden, crisp exterior. Allow a brief cooling period before serving these aromatic, cheese-filled delicacies.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature is lukewarm (around 110°F) to activate yeast without killing it, creating perfect dough rise.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, which gives pretzels their signature chewy texture and helps seal cheese inside.
- Seal mozzarella completely to prevent cheese leakage during boiling and baking, maintaining a gooey interior.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg