📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This is crucial for getting that perfect bake.
2. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
3. Crush the pretzels: In a large bowl, coarsely crush about 10-12 regular pretzels. Don't pulverize them; you want some texture.
4. Add the cheese: Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese into the crushed pretzels. Mix well to combine.
5. Make the dough: Gradually add about 1/2 cup of pizza sauce (or tomato paste mixed with water), mixing until a slightly sticky dough forms. It shouldn't be too wet, but should hold together.
6. Shape the pizza: Transfer the dough to your prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to shape it into a roughly 10-inch circle. You're going for rustic charm here, dont sweat the perfection thing.
7. Add your toppings!: Now for the fun part—add your favorite pizza toppings! Be generous! I like to add a little extra mozzarella on top.
8. Bake it!: Pop the pizza pretzel into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned and the crust is golden.
9. Cool down: Let the pizza pretzel cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This prevents it from being too gooey.
10. Slice and enjoy!: Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice and serve immediately. They're best served fresh from the oven, but believe me, they are tasty cold too!