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Soft Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzels with Fresh Rosemary


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  • Author: Lora
  • Total Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pretzels 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzels with Fresh Rosemary are delicious pretzels filled with gooey mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh herbs and spices.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110–115°F)
  • 1 packet Rapid Rise yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
  • 1 ½ tbsp sugar
  • 1 ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 10 cups water
  • ¾ cup baking soda
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ tbsp fresh rosemary
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Additional grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, yeast, sugar, and salt. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add rosemary, flour, and softened butter. Knead for 10–12 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Mix mozzarella and Parmesan. Shape into 8 small portions and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
  4. In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Slowly add baking soda. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  5. Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch rope. Flatten, add frozen cheese, pinch closed, and form into pretzel shapes.
  6. Boil each pretzel in baking soda water for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on baking sheets.
  7. Brush with egg wash. Bake 16–18 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Brush hot pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with rosemary, garlic powder, black pepper, and Parmesan.

Notes

  • Make sure to keep the dough covered while it rises to prevent it from drying out.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheese fillings.
  • Store leftover pretzels in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pretzel
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg