Description
Delicious soft pretzels stuffed with gooey mozzarella, fresh rosemary, and topped with grated Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- Fresh rosemary leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, kneading until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rest for 30-45 minutes, allowing it to double in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine mozzarella cubes, chopped rosemary, and grated Parmesan cheese to make the filling.
- Divide the risen dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope.
- Flatten each rope slightly and spoon the mozzarella and rosemary filling onto the center.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges, forming a pretzel shape.
- In a large saucepan or kettle, bring 4 cups of water to near boiling. Remove from heat & add baking soda, stirring until dissolved.
- Carefully lower each pretzel into the boiling water bath for 30 seconds, then transfer them to the lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously over each pretzel and garnish with a few fresh rosemary leaves.
- Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese crust becomes crispy.
- Allow the pretzels to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh mozzarella for a stretchy filling.
- You can substitute rosemary with other herbs like thyme or basil if desired.
- These pretzels are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg