Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels
Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels are a delightful blend of warm, chewy dough and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or enjoying a cozy movie night, these pretzels are sure to impress friends and family alike. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can recreate this carnival favorite right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 2 tsp salt
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide it into pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels.
- Boil each pretzel in water mixed with baking soda for 30 seconds per side; transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Insert mozzarella sticks into each pretzel, brush with egg wash if desired, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 450°F (230°C) for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg