Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzels. These warm, cheesy bites combine the aromatic flavors of rosemary and nutty parmesan with a gooey mozzarella center, creating a unique twist on traditional pretzels. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or casual gatherings, these pretzels are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With a quick preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can easily whip up this savory snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes using a stand mixer or by hand for about 8 minutes.
- Mix in chopped rosemary and grated Parmesan. Shape into a ball and let rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough, divide into eight pieces, flatten each piece, place a mozzarella cube in the center, seal it around the cheese.
- Roll each piece into a rope and shape it into pretzel forms.
- Boil water with baking soda, then boil each pretzel for about 30 seconds before transferring them to paper towels to drain.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle coarse sea salt before baking for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg