07/08/2026
Get ready to indulge in a cheesy delight with these homemade Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels! Perfect for snacking or sharing. 🥨🧀✨
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it gets all frothy and bubbly.
2. Stir in the flour and salt until a nice dough forms. Knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
3. Place your dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour until it’s doubled in size.
4. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) – let’s get it nice and hot!
5. In a big pot, mix the 10 cups of water with the baking soda and bring it to a boil.
6. Once the dough has risen, divide it into pieces. Flatten each piece and add a generous scoop of mozzarella cheese in the center.
7. Fold the dough over the cheese and shape it into a classic pretzel knot.
8. Boil each pretzel in the water for about 30 seconds, then carefully place them on a baking sheet.
9. Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt for that perfect crunch.
10. Bake them for about 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and absolutely gorgeous.
Enjoy these gooey, cheesy pretzels fresh out of the oven! You won't be able to resist them! 😍🥨💛