PIZZA STUFFED PRETZEL RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup mozzarella with mini pepperoni, and Parmesan. Season with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.  Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Unroll each piece and fold into a rectangle. Roll to flatten into a thinner rectangle. Spoon a thin line of pizza sauce across the length of the dough and top with cheese mixture.  Seal dough tightly, making sure no cheese is exposed, and carefully roll into a tight rope. Twist into a pretzel shape and repeat with remaining dough, sauce, and cheese mixture. Arrange pretzels on prepared pans.  In a small bowl, whisk baking soda into the warm water until fully dissolved. Brush baking soda solution onto each pretzel.  Combine melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic salt and brush on top of pretzels. Arrange pepperoni on top of pretzels. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella. Bake pretzels until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with more pizza sauce and Parmesan, if desired. 

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Spray the White Large Round Stone with oil using the Kitchen Spritzer. Unroll the pizza dough onto the Pastry Mat. Using the Baker’s Roller®, roll the dough into a 17” x 12” (43-cm x 30-cm) rectangle. Cut the dough in half lengthwise with a Nylon Knife.  Slice the cheese sticks in half lengthwise to create 8 pieces. Grate the Parmesan with the Microplane® Adjustable Fine Grater to measure 1 tbsp (30 mL).  Using the Chef’s Silicone Basting Brush, lightly brush the upper edge of each dough half with egg white. Arrange 8 slices pepperoni along the lower edge of each dough half, then top with cheese stick pieces. Trim any excess cheese that hangs over the dough.  For each dough half, tightly roll the dough and filling to create a rope, pinching the edges firmly to seal. Slightly stretch the dough ropes. Move the dough ropes to the center of the stone to begin making your pretzel. Form one long rope by pinching together one end of each small dough rope. Bring the free ends of the rope together to make an open circle. Twist the free ends of the dough one time, then bring the twisted end toward yourself and fold it down onto the base of the pretzel. Brush the pretzel with egg white (some egg white may be left over) and top with the remaining pepperoni slices and grated Parmesan cheese.  Bake for 14–18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Slice or tear the pretzel and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.