Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, then knead until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces, flatten each, and add mozzarella cubes in the center. Seal the dough around the cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix baking soda with 4 cups of water. Dip each pretzel dough ball into the soda solution.
- Place on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with coarse salt and rosemary.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding different herbs or spices to the dough.
- Serve warm for the best gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 27mg