Nutella Stuffed Soft Pretzels

Think of this like a luxury sandwich where bread is replaced by freshly baked salty-buttery pretzel, and filling is beloved hazelnut spread. Contrast of salty dough and sweet cream ('flavor layering') makes flavors feel much more intense than spreading on sweet bun.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 390 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Dough bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife for cutting
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts
⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1

Bloom yeast in warm sugared water.

Tip: Sugar feeds yeast.
2

Knead dough from flour, salt, butter, milk, and yeast water.

Tip: Work butter in thoroughly to avoid fat lumps.
3

Proof 60 mins warm.

Tip: Patience, dough is working!
4

Shape pretzels (8 pcs), rest on sheet 15 mins.

Tip: Let grow after shaping too for softness.
5

Brush water, sprinkle sesame, bake 400°F (200°C) 20-25 mins.

Tip: Bake golden brown!
6

Cool, cut in half (like bun), spread thickly with Nutella.

Tip: If cut warm, dough inside crumples (gets gummy).

Recipe FAQ

Can I fill before baking?
You can try, but Nutella tends to leak and burn. Safer (and cleaner) method is filling after, like a sandwich.
What flour?
All-purpose (AP) is perfect, but if you have Bread Flour, it makes it chewier, 'pretzeler'.

Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 packet Active Dry Yeast (1 tsp)
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Warm Milk
  • 1/3 cup Warm Water
  • 3/4 cup Nutella
  • 3 1/2 tbsp Butter (soft)
  • 3 tbsp Sesame Seeds