Mozzarella stuffed rosemary parmesan soft pretzels

That sounds amazing. Here’s a Mozzarella-Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzel recipe—crispy outside, fluffy inside, melty cheese center 🥨🧀

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Rosemary Parmesan Soft Pretzels

Ingredients (makes 8 pretzels)

Dough

• 1½ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Filling

• 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks (or cut mozzarella into sticks)

Baking Bath

• ⅔ cup baking soda
• 10 cups water

Topping

• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• Coarse sea salt
• 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)

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Instructions

1. Activate yeast
   • Stir sugar into warm water.
   • Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough
   • Add flour, salt, and melted butter.
   • Mix until a soft dough forms.
   • Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
   • Cover and let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
3. Shape & stuff
   • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
   • Line baking sheets with parchment.
   • Divide dough into 8 pieces.
   • Roll each piece into a long rope.
   • Flatten slightly, place mozzarella in the center, and pinch tightly to seal.
   • Roll gently back into a rope and shape into pretzels.
4. Baking soda bath
   • Bring water to a boil, add baking soda carefully.
   • Boil pretzels 30 seconds each, then remove with a slotted spoon.
   • Place on baking sheet.
5. Top & bake
   • Brush pretzels with egg wash.
   • Sprinkle with Parmesan, rosemary, and coarse salt.
   • Bake 12–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
6. Finish
   • Brush with melted butter right after baking.
   • Serve warm for maximum cheese pull.

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Tips for Success

• Seal the dough really well or cheese will leak out.
• Chill mozzarella sticks for 10 minutes before stuffing—helps prevent blowouts.
• Want extra flavor? Add garlic powder to the topping.

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Dipping Sauce Ideas

• Warm marinara
• Garlic butter
• Honey mustard

If you want, I can also give you a shortcut version using pizza dough or a pretzel bite version that’s perfect for parties.