Mozzarella-Stuffed Soft Pretzels – Homemade Pretzels Soft Easy Recipes
These mozzarella-stuffed soft pretzels are the ultimate homemade treat – soft, golden, and oozing with melty cheese in every bite.
Servings: 8 pretzels
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese)
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 6 cups water (for boiling)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead until a smooth dough forms, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope, wrap it around a mozzarella stick, and shape into a pretzel.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, then add baking soda. Carefully drop pretzels into the boiling water for 30 seconds each, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush pretzels with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm for the best gooey cheese pull.