Description
Deliciously soft and chewy homemade pretzel rolls topped with coarse salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 3/4 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for greasing)
- 8 cups water
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- Coarse or flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Stir and leave for 5–10 minutes until foamy. If no foam forms, start over with fresh yeast.
- Add softened butter and salt to the yeast mixture. Add bread flour one cup at a time, stirring between additions until a rough dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook on medium for 6 minutes.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch dough down and divide into 10–12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, pull edges to the center, and pinch to seal at the bottom. Place seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and rest for 20 minutes.
- Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add baking soda carefully — it will foam briefly. Reduce to a gentle boil. Working in batches, lower each roll in with a slotted spoon and cook for 30 seconds per side. Return to the baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush each roll with egg wash. Score an X or two parallel cuts across the top with a sharp knife. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt. Bake for 18–22 minutes until deep mahogany brown. Brush with melted butter immediately out of the oven if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the water is the correct temperature for activating the yeast.
- You can add additional toppings like sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking, if desired.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg