Description
Delicious homemade pretzels flavored with fresh rosemary and Parmesan cheese, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (About 110°F)
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (Melted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (Chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (Cut into 1-inch cubes)
- coarse sea salt (For sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of warm water (about 110°F), 1 packet of instant yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture, stirring until combined to form a shaggy dough.
- If using a stand mixer, knead the dough with the dough hook for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. If mixing by hand, knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes.
- Incorporate the chopped rosemary and grated Parmesan into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece and place a cube of mozzarella in the center. Fold the dough around the cheese to seal.
- Roll each ball into a rope about 24 inches long, then twist it into the shape of a pretzel.
- In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1/4 cup of baking soda carefully. Using a slotted spoon, drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the pretzels and let them drain on paper towels. Brush each pretzel with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- These pretzels are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg