Warm, chewy pretzel buns meet melty pizza filling in this cozy, handheld bake. These buns are soft inside, golden outside, and packed with classic pizza flavor. Perfect for casual dinners, game nights, or an easy baking project that feels special.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide pizza dough into 6 equal pieces and flatten each into a round.
- Spoon marinara sauce into the center, then add mozzarella and turkey pepperoni.
- Wrap dough around filling and pinch tightly to seal, forming a bun.
- Bring 4 cups water to a simmer, stir in baking soda, and gently dip each bun for 20 seconds.
- Place buns on baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until deep golden brown, then brush with melted butter and top with Parmesan.
Tip
Make sure the seams are sealed well so the cheese stays inside while baking.
Serve warm and enjoy these buns fresh from the oven while the centers are perfectly melty.
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Pizza Stuffed Pretzel Buns
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 buns 1x
Description
Soft pretzel buns stuffed with marinara, mozzarella, and turkey pepperoni, baked until golden and cheesy.
Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough, thawed if frozen
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Divide pizza dough into 6 equal pieces and flatten each into a round.
3. Spoon marinara sauce into the center, then add mozzarella and turkey pepperoni.
4. Wrap dough around filling and pinch tightly to seal, forming a bun.
5. Bring 4 cups water to a simmer, stir in baking soda, and gently dip each bun for 20 seconds.
6. Place buns on baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt and Italian seasoning.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until deep golden brown, then brush with melted butter and top with Parmesan.
Notes
Seal the dough well to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American