Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRusTeak Thornton ParkPretzel Rolls Recipe

Pretzel Rolls Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

with smoked gouda and honey mustard

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Baking Soda Bath

Filling Ingredients

Honey Mustard

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle with a little more flour.

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Shaping and Baking

  1. 5

    Shape the Rolls

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece and place a cube of smoked gouda in the center, then fold the dough over the cheese and shape it into a ball.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Baking Soda Bath

    In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 2 tablespoons of baking soda carefully.

  3. 7

    Boil the Rolls

    Reduce the heat to medium and gently drop each roll into the boiling soda bath, cooking for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a lined baking sheet.

  4. 8

    Bake the Rolls

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Once all rolls are boiled, bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Honey Mustard Preparation

  1. 9

    Make the Honey Mustard

    In a small bowl, whisk together honey and Dijon mustard until well combined. Adjust the ratio to taste if needed.

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