Get ready to savor these irresistible Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzels! Soft, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious! 🥨🧀🌿
Ingredients:
– 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tbsp sugar
– 1 packet active dry yeast
– 1 cup warm water
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
– 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
– 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
Directions:
1. Start by tossing together warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let it chill for about 5 minutes until it’s frothy and bubbly—this means your yeast is alive and kicking!
2. Next, mix in that melted butter, salt, and fresh rosemary to your frothy yeast mixture. The smell is fantastic!
3. Gradually stir in the flour until a dough begins to form. Get your hands in there and knead for about 5-7 minutes until your dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until it doubles in size. Patience is key here!
5. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), and get your baking sheet ready.
6. Time to punch down that dough! Roll it out into a long rope and then flatten it out just a bit.
7. Place a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese right in the center, then fold the dough over to encase all that cheesy goodness.
8. Shape your stuffed dough into a classic pretzel shape—don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be perfect!
9. Boil a pot of water with a bit of baking soda, then gently drop each pretzel in for about 30 seconds. This step gives them that beautiful golden crust!
10. Place them on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for that added flavor.
11. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until they’re golden brown and smelling divine!
Enjoy your snack time with these warm, cheesy pretzels! 🧀🥨✨
