Garlic Butter Pepperoni Pizza Pretzels
Garlic Butter Pepperoni Pizza Pretzels are the ultimate snack fusion, combining the chewy goodness of soft pretzels with classic pizza flavors. Coated in rich garlic butter and topped with gooey mozzarella and zesty pepperoni, these pretzels are perfect for game nights or cozy movie marathons. With their golden-brown crust and irresistible aroma, they are bound to impress your guests and elevate any casual gathering.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ΒΌ tsp)
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Β½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, sugar, and garlic powder. Gradually mix in the yeast mixture to form a dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C). Divide risen dough into 8 pieces; shape each into pretzel form.
- Place shaped pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, top with pepperoni and cheese.
- Bake for 12β15 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with extra garlic butter before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing herbs like oregano or basil into the garlic butter.
- Substitute pepperoni with toppings such as cooked sausage or vegetables.
- To achieve an extra crispy texture, bake pretzels on a pizza stone if available.