Here’s a Mozzarella-Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzel recipe 🥨🧀
Soft inside, chewy outside, and super flavorful.
Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
Dough
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
Boiling bath
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 10 cups water
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Coarse salt (optional)
Instructions
- Make the dough
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour, salt, and melted butter.
- Knead until smooth (5–7 minutes).
- Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
- Shape & stuff
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide dough into 8 pieces.
- Roll each into a long rope.
- Flatten slightly, place mozzarella in center, pinch closed.
- Shape into pretzels or twists, sealing well.
- Boil
- Bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Boil pretzels 30 seconds each, then remove and drain.
- Bake
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until deep golden brown.
- Finish
- Brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle Parmesan, rosemary, and salt.
Tips
- Seal the dough completely to prevent cheese leaks.
- Chill cheese sticks before stuffing for less melting.
- Serve warm with marinara or garlic butter.
If you want an air fryer version, no-yeast shortcut, or different cheese filling, just tell me 😊
Here’s a Mozzarella-Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzel recipe 🥨🧀
Soft inside, chewy outside, and super flavorful.
Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
Dough
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
Boiling bath
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 10 cups water
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Coarse salt (optional)
Instructions
- Make the dough
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour, salt, and melted butter.
- Knead until smooth (5–7 minutes).
- Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
- Shape & stuff
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide dough into 8 pieces.
- Roll each into a long rope.
- Flatten slightly, place mozzarella in center, pinch closed.
- Shape into pretzels or twists, sealing well.
- Boil
- Bring water and baking soda to a boil.
- Boil pretzels 30 seconds each, then remove and drain.
- Bake
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until deep golden brown.
- Finish
- Brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle Parmesan, rosemary, and salt.
Tips
- Seal the dough completely to prevent cheese leaks.
- Chill cheese sticks before stuffing for less melting.
- Serve warm with marinara or garlic butter.
If you want an air fryer version, no-yeast shortcut, or different cheese filling, just tell me 😊