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Cheesy Rosemary Stuffed Soft Pretzels

Soft, golden pretzels stuffed with melted cheese and infused with aromatic rosemary for a bakery-style treat at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzels
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
Bath
  • 8 cups water
  • 0.5 cup baking soda
Topping
  • 1 egg beaten
  • coarse salt
  • 1 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm water with sugar until foamy.
  2. Mix in flour, salt, and butter to form dough. Knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise until doubled in size.
  4. Mix cheese and rosemary for filling.
  5. Shape dough, fill with cheese mixture, and seal.
  6. Dip pretzels in baking soda bath.
  7. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle salt.
  8. Bake until golden brown and brush with butter before serving.

Notes

Ensure pretzels are well sealed to keep cheese from leaking. Best served warm.