Mozzarella Stuffed Soft Pretzels
These mozzarella stuffed soft pretzels are cheese lover's paradise! Gooey melted cheese inside pillowy soft pretzel dough - irresistibly delicious and worth the effort!
These pretzels came about when I was craving both soft pretzels and mozzarella sticks but couldn't decide which one to make for my family. I thought, why not combine them and see what happens? The result was these incredible pillowy pretzels with molten cheese centers that stretch when you pull them apart. Making pretzel dough from scratch seemed intimidating at first, but it's actually pretty forgiving, and that baking soda bath is what gives them that authentic pretzel taste and beautiful golden color. Each bite delivers soft, chewy bread followed by that amazing cheese pull that makes everyone gather around to watch.
Why You'll Love These
- Two favorites combined - All the satisfaction of soft pretzels with the excitement of hidden melted cheese
- Impressive but doable - Looks like bakery-quality but uses techniques anyone can master at home
- Perfect for sharing - These always bring people together because everyone wants to see the cheese stretch
My teenage daughter's friends were over when I first made these, and they literally applauded when I pulled one apart and showed them the cheese center. They kept taking pictures of the cheese pull and posting them online. Even my husband, who usually isn't impressed by my baking experiments, said these were "restaurant-quality" and asked if I could make them for his next work meeting.
Ingredients
- Basic pretzel dough - Flour, yeast, water, and a little sugar create that perfect chewy texture
- Fresh mozzarella - Cubed up so it melts evenly without creating soggy spots in the dough
- Fresh rosemary - Adds this amazing herby flavor that makes them taste gourmet
- Parmesan cheese - Mixed into the filling and sprinkled on top for extra cheese flavor
- Baking soda bath - This is what makes them taste like real pretzels instead of just bread rolls
Step-by-Step Instructions
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