Soft Pretzel Rolls Recipe
Make Soft Pretzel Rolls Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Baking Soda Bath
Topping
Method
Making the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (2 tbs). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tsp) on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Add the frothy yeast mixture and melted unsalted butter (4 tbs) into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball.
- 4
First Rise
Place the 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
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Shape the Rolls
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball, then use your fingers to create a small hole in the center of each ball to form the roll shape.
- 7
Prepare Baking Soda Bath
In a large pot, bring the water (10 cups) to a boil and add baking soda (2 tbs). This will create a bath for the pretzel rolls.
- 8
Boil the Rolls
Carefully drop the shaped rolls into the boiling baking soda bath, 2-3 at a time. Boil for about 30 seconds, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 9
- 10
Bake
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
