Jul 14 2026
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Pretzel Rolls Recipe

Inspired by The Stubborn Mule
Time1h 30m
Serves12

pepper jack fondue, honey

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Ingredients

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Pretzel Rolls

Pepper Jack Fondue

Honey

Method

Pretzel Rolls

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and mix until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. 3

    First Rise

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

  4. 4

    Shape the Rolls

    Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Boil and Bake

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil each roll for about 30 seconds on each side, then place back on the baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Pepper Jack Fondue

  1. 7

    Prepare Cheese Mixture

    In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cornstarch. Mix well and heat over medium heat until warm.

  2. 8

    Melt the Cheese

    Gradually add pepper jack cheese and cream cheese to the warm milk mixture, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.

  3. 9

    Add Seasonings

    Stir in minced garlic, black pepper, paprika, and hot sauce. Mix until well combined and heated through.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Transfer the fondue to a serving bowl. Serve warm alongside the pretzel rolls for dipping.

Honey

  1. 11

    Prepare Honey

    Serve honey in a small bowl for drizzling over the pretzel rolls as desired.

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