Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of soft, chewy pretzels and gooey mozzarella cheese with this Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels recipe. These pretzels are perfect for snacks, parties, or a fun family cooking project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 10 cups water
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 equal pieces
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- Marinara sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
- Make the Dough: Add the flour, 1/4 cup melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Baking Soda Water: In a large pot, bring the 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
- Shape and Stuff the Dough: Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a rectangle, place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center, fold the dough over the cheese, and seal the edges, forming a ball.
- Boil the Pretzels: Drop each stuffed dough ball into the boiling water mixture for 30 seconds.
- Bake: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pretzels to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast without killing it.
- Boiling in baking soda water gives pretzels their classic chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 12g