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Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels

Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels
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These Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels are everything you love about bakery-style soft pretzels—with an irresistible cheesy center! With simple steps and pantry ingredients, you’ll create homemade pretzels that are tender, savory, and perfectly golden. Say goodbye to store-bought frozen snacks and hello to chewy, gooey, homemade perfection!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110-115°F)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 sticks low-moisture part-skim mozzarella string cheese, cut in half
  • 10 cups water
  • ⅔ cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • Coarse sea salt or pretzel salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top, stir gently, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, kosher salt, and melted butter. Mix with dough hook on low until combined, then knead on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. (Or knead by hand 8-10 minutes.)
  3. Lightly grease a large bowl, place dough inside, cover tightly, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease. Bring 10 cups water to a simmer and stir in baking soda.
  5. Punch down dough, turn onto floured surface, and divide into 16 equal pieces. Flatten each into a rectangle, place a cheese piece in center, and pinch edges tightly to seal.
  6. Roll each stuffed dough ball into an 18-20 inch rope and form into a pretzel shape. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Boil 2-3 pretzels at a time in baking soda bath for 30 seconds per side. Remove with slotted spoon and return to baking sheet.
  8. Brush pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  9. Bake one sheet at a time for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
  10. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm for ultimate gooey mozzarella centers!

Notes

Seal dough tightly around the cheese to prevent leaks. Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid soggy pretzels. For an extra treat, brush baked pretzels with melted garlic butter!

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Keywords: mozzarella stuffed soft pretzels, homemade pretzels, cheesy stuffed pretzels, party appetizer, game day snacks

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