Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in flour and salt until a dough forms, then knead until smooth.
- Separate dough into balls, flatten them, and place a cube of mozzarella in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the cheese and shape it into a pretzel.
- Prepare a baking soda bath by boiling water with baking soda.
- Briefly dip each pretzel in the baking soda bath, then place on a baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg