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Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary and Parmesan Soft Pretzels

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Today I’m so excited to tell you that yeast is your friend! And if you just get to know it a little more, I promise you’ll soon see it and its full potential.

So how can you make yeast your friend? Quite simply —> pay attention. When I first started working with yeast, 9 out of 10 times failures occurred when I was not fully focused on how the yeast needed to be handled. Yes, I too once feared the yeast!



Mozzarella Stuffed Rosemary and Parmesan Soft Pretzels

Ingredients
Dough:

  • 1 and 1/2 cups warm water (between 110-115 degrees F)
  • 1 package Rapid Rise yeast
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 and 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 4 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
  • Cooking Liquid:
  • 10 cups water
  • 3/4 cup baking soda

Fillings:

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • Egg wash:
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Toppings:
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
For the dough:

  • Combine water, yeast, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until mixture begins to foam.
  • Add the rosemary, flour and butter and knead on medium-speed for 12 minutes.
  • Cover dough with a warm damp cloth and place in a warm area of your house to rise for an hour, or until dough has doubled in size.
  • Assembly and Cooking:
  • Combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan in a small bowl. Place the bowl in the freezer until needed.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Add water and baking soda to a large pot or dutch oven; bring to a boil.
  • In the meantime...
  • Divide dough into 8 equal rounds.




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