✨ Pizza Pretzel Recipe ✨
Growing up, I used to go to the mall and go to the pretzel store called auntie Anne’s and one of my favorite pretzels to grab was the pizza pretzel! This recipe is replicate of that!
Ingredients:
• 4-4 1/2 cups flour (I used bread flour)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• Shredded Mozzarella and Pepperoni for Topping
Directions:
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, yeast, oil, and warm water in the bread machine and put it in the dough cycle.
- When the dough is done prepare a separate bowl of warm water and baking soda. And in another separate cup prepare the egg wash.
- Lightly flour your surface and cut a small strip of dough. Roll the dough into a log and then form it into the pretzel shape. Take the pretzel and dip it in the baking soda and water (make sure it goes under fully). Place the dipped pretzel on parchment paper and brush egg wash on top! Top with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Bake the pretzel at 450 degree Fahrenheit for 10-14 mins or until golden brown.
Making pizza pretzels at home can be a fun and rewarding baking project, especially when you want that nostalgic mall snack experience. One tip I found useful when working with bread flour dough is to ensure your water is warm but not hot—around 110°F—to activate the yeast effectively without killing it. The baking soda dip is essential because it gives the pretzel its characteristic chewy texture and shiny crust. I like to have my baking soda solution ready before shaping to streamline the process. When shaping the dough into pretzels, lightly dusting your surface with flour prevents sticking and helps keep the dough smooth. Rolling into logs and forming the pretzel shape can take a few tries to perfect, but it’s part of the fun. After dipping in the baking soda bath, placing the pretzels on parchment paper helps with easy transfer to the baking sheet and avoids sticking. For toppings, shredded mozzarella and pepperoni add that classic pizza flavor, but you can also experiment with other cheeses like provolone or add herbs like oregano or red pepper flakes for extra zing. Brushing the egg wash on top not only gives a golden hue but also helps the cheese and pepperoni stick during baking. Baking at 450°F for about 10-14 minutes results in a beautifully golden, soft interior with a slightly crisp crust. Watching them bake fills the kitchen with a tempting aroma that brings the pizza pretzel craving to life. Enjoy these warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping to complete the authentic mall pretzel experience right in your own kitchen.
