Description
Delightful soft dough bites filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for snacking and bringing friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- Coarse salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Add frothy yeast mixture and stir until dough begins to form. Knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
- After rising, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Pinch small pieces, flatten, and place a cheese cube in the center before wrapping the dough around it.
- Boil water in a large pot, add baking soda, and boil the pretzel bites for 30 seconds each.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place boiled bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a sharper flavor, consider using cheddar cheese. Always check baking time as ovens may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheese Pretzel Bites, Snack, Appetizer, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe