Mozzarella-Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Delightful soft pretzels filled with melty mozzarella cheese, perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water Make sure the water is warm but not too hot.
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Whole wheat flour can be used, but texture may vary.
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- 1/4 cup baking soda For boiling pretzels.
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Coarse sea salt For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes bubbly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Divide the dough into equal pieces, flatten each piece, and place a mozzarella stick in the center. Wrap the dough around the cheese.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then transfer them to a baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with a beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Store pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped in plastic wrap. Reheat in the oven to retain texture.