Mozzarella Rosemary Pretzels (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 egg to brush over pretzels.
02 - 1 tablespoon chopped up fresh rosemary.
03 - 2 cups plus 1/2 cup regular flour.
04 - 1 cup mozzarella, shredded up.
05 - 1 teaspoon regular salt.
06 - 10 cups of water for boiling.
07 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
08 - A packet of dry yeast (active kind).
09 - 1 cup water (should be warm but not hot!).
10 - 2 tablespoons butter, melted down.
11 - A small handful of flaky salt for on top.
12 - 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan.
13 - 1/4 cup baking soda for the boil.

# Steps To Make It:

01 - Let 'em cool a bit, then dig in.
02 - Pop in the oven for twelve to fifteen minutes. Take 'em out when golden and crispy.
03 - Paint each one with egg, then heap on rosemary, Parmesan, and coarse salt.
04 - Set 'em all up on baking paper on your pan.
05 - Give them each a swim in the baking soda pot, a minute or two per side.
06 - Get a big pot, boil that water, then stir in baking soda.
07 - Make long ropes, stick mozzarella right in the center, twist into classic shapes.
08 - Cut dough into eight pieces.
09 - Crank the oven to 425 degrees F.
10 - Toss a damp towel on the bowl and let it sit for an hour.
11 - Squish and fold for around six minutes till you get a nice soft ball.
12 - Mix in salt, all the flour, melted butter.
13 - Stir sugar into warm water, toss in yeast, let it bubble up for five minutes.

# Extra Notes:

01 - Put your dough somewhere cozy so it fluffs up nice.
02 - Pinch the dough tight so cheese doesn’t leak out when baking.