Description
Delicious homemade cheese stuffed pretzels that are perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- Activate the yeast – In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy. This step tells you the yeast is alive and ready to create soft, airy dough.
- Make the dough – Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. This part always reminds me of old family baking days—hands dusted with flour, the quiet rhythm of kneading dough, and the anticipation of something delicious coming soon.
- Let the dough rise – Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a towel. Let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape and stuff – Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope. Place a mozzarella stick in the center and carefully wrap the dough around it, sealing the edges so the cheese stays inside. Shape the dough into a pretzel or keep it as a simple stuffed stick.
- Prepare the baking soda bath – Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add baking soda. Gently place each pretzel into the water for about 20–30 seconds. This step gives the Cheese Stuffed Pretzel its signature chewy crust and deep golden color.
- Add egg wash and salt – Place the pretzels on a lined baking sheet. Brush them with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake – Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly before serving—the melted cheese inside will be perfectly gooey.
Notes
- These pretzels are best served warm.
- Experiment with different cheese fillings!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 340
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 30