Description
Delicious homemade pretzels infused with rosemary, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Stir in baking soda carefully.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 24 inches long) and shape it into a pretzel.
- Boil each pretzel in the baking soda water for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg, then sprinkle with mozzarella, Parmesan, rosemary, and coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a garlic flavor, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the dough.
- Try different toppings like sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg