Description
Savory mozzarella stuffed rosemary parmesan soft pretzels combine Italian cheese magic with German pretzel craft. Herb-infused dough and melted cheese create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Filling:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dough Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Boiling and Topping:
- 10 cups water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Coarse salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Allow the mixture to become frothy and bubbly for 5 minutes.
- Create dough by incorporating flour, salt, and melted butter into the yeast mixture. Knead thoroughly on a lightly floured surface until the texture becomes smooth and elastic, approximately 7 minutes.
- Enable dough fermentation by covering with a damp cloth and placing in a warm environment. Let rise until volume doubles, roughly 1 hour.
- Prepare oven at 425F (220C) while dividing dough into 8 equal segments. Roll each portion into a 12-inch elongated rope.
- Strategically place shredded mozzarella along the center of each rope. Carefully fold dough over cheese, sealing edges completely to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Transform ropes into classic pretzel shapes, ensuring cheese remains enclosed within the dough.
- Create boiling solution by heating water and adding baking soda. Carefully submerge pretzels, cooking approximately 30 seconds per side to develop signature chewy exterior.
- Transfer boiled pretzels to parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and generously sprinkle with chopped rosemary, grated Parmesan, and coarse salt.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Allow pretzels to cool slightly before serving, revealing the molten mozzarella center and aromatic herb-infused crust.
Notes
- Customize the dough by substituting half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier, healthier twist.
- Ensure water temperature is between 105-110°F when activating yeast to prevent killing the live cultures and guarantee proper rising.
- Chill the mozzarella before stuffing to prevent cheese from completely melting during boiling and baking process, maintaining a gooey center.
- Create gluten-free version by using a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and adding xanthan gum for better dough elasticity.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg