Pretzel Rolls Recipe
Three soft pretzel rolls served with our house cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pretzel Roll Dough
Cheese Sauce
Method
Pretzel Roll Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the melted butter and yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Rolls
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a roll and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 6
Second Rise
Cover the shaped rolls with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil and add the baking soda.
- 8
Boil the Rolls
Carefully drop the rolls into the boiling water, 2-3 at a time, and boil for 30 seconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the baking sheet.
- 9
Add Topping
Sprinkle coarse salt on top of each roll.
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 11
- 12
Add Milk
Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 13
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.