Pizza Pretzel
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Pizza Pretzels, a cozy, savory twist on two beloved classics. This recipe combines the chewy, golden-brown texture of a traditional homemade pretzel with the bold, comforting flavors of pizza, complete with tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and zesty pepperoni slices. A quick baking soda dip gives the pretzels their signature crust, while a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese adds an extra layer of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or indulgent treat, these Pizza Pretzels are surprisingly easy to make and ready to wow in just under an hour. Serve them warm from the oven and watch as they disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup baking soda
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it starts to foam.
Add salt and flour gradually to the yeast mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, about 18 inches in length, and shape into a pretzel.
In a shallow bowl, dissolve the baking soda in boiling water. Dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each pretzel, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over all the pretzels.
Add pepperoni slices and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning on top of each pretzel.
Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush the edges of the pretzels lightly with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Once out of the oven, sprinkle the pretzels with grated Parmesan cheese.
Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Pizza Pretzels warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 528 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 37953 mg | 1650% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.3 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 138.5 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1888 mg | 145% | |
| Iron | 32.8 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 2697 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
