These pizza soft pretzels are such a fun snack to make that the whole family will enjoy. Top them with your favorite pizza toppings!
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Pizza + Pretzels
Pizza and pretzels, two of my husband’s favorite things!
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What You Need
The base to these pizza soft pretzels is a classic soft pretzel recipe made from super basic ingredients. What makes them “pizza” is their toppings.
- Active dry yeast (+ warm water)
- All-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Baking soda
- Egg
Pizza Toppings
Is there anything more delicious than pepperoni pizza? Here are the toppings you need:
Mozzarella cheese: mozzarella cheese is the most popular cheese found on pizza, so it’s just fitting to have it on these pretzels!
Pepperoni: pepperoni is great because they come in mini size and add so much flavor!
Marinara sauce: marinara sauce (try our homemade marinara!) is easy to find at the store. You can also use pizza sauce or tomato sauce, too!
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Instructions
- Activate Yeast: First, activate your yeast by mixing it with warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix Dough: Combine yeast, flour, and salt and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Then, knead for 2-4 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let Dough Sit: Transfer dough into an oiled bowl and allow to rise for 2 hours.
- Make Pretzels: Separate dough into 8 sections. Then, roll each ball into a 15″ rope and form your pretzels.
- Boil Pretzels: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and slowly add baking soda. Boil pretzels one at a time for 45 seconds and transfer to a parthcment lined baking sheet.
- Add Pozza Toppings: Brush pretzels with beaten eggs and then top with cheese and pepperonis.
- Bake Pretzels: Bake pretzels at 425ºF for 20-22 minutes.
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Toppings Ideas
Make these soft pretzels your own with all of your favorite pizza toppings! Here are some ideas:
- Pesto + goat cheese
- sausage + oregano
- mozzarella cheese + fresh basil
Don’t forget about the dipping sauce! We suggest warm marinara sauce, but you can also go pesto or olive oil.
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Storage
We suggest storing your pizza soft pretzels in the fridge. They will last for up to 2-3 days.
To reheat, microwave on high for 60 seconds or heat in the oven on 350ºF for around 5-10 minutes.
Can I freeze these?
These soft pretzels are such a great snack to freeze for later!
- Let your preztels cool completely.
- Then, tightly wrap each soft pretzel in tin foil.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
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Pizza Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water about 110ºF
- 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons active-dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg beaten with a splash of water
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup pepperoni
- Marinara sauce to dip (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the warm water and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for five minutes, or until the yeast is foamy and fragrant.
- Next, stir in the flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms-- I like to use a dough whisk for this part but a wooden spoon would work as well.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic-- about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and allow it to rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size-- about 2 hours.
- After the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 425ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out again onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 8 pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope (about 15” long) and then form a U shape. Cross the two ends of the U and then fold them back over the bottom to create a pretzel. Repeat with the remaining pretzels.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and slowly add the baking soda (if you add it all at once, it will boil over).
- Add the pretzels one at a time and boil for 45 seconds. Remove the boiled pretzel to the parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining pretzels.
- Brush the boiled pretzels with the beaten egg and top each one with shredded mozzarella and pepperonis.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the pretzels are golden brown and the cheese has fully melted.
- Enjoy warm, with a side of marinara sauce. Store any leftover pretzels in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Nutrition facts
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