Description
Experience the joy of homemade Easy Soft Pretzel Rolls, featuring a chewy interior and a golden brown exterior. Perfect for sandwiches or standalone snacks, this recipe is straightforward and ideal for beginners.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups warm water (110-115°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 cup canola oil
- 5–6 cups bread flour
- 2/3 cup baking soda (for water bath)
- 10 cups water (for boiling)
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the salt, sugar, and canola oil to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add 5 cups of bread flour, mixing well after each addition, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball.
- Carefully drop 2-3 dough balls into the boiling water bath for 30 seconds on each side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon, drain excess water, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Score an ‘X’ on the top of each roll, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a whole grain variation, substitute up to 2 cups of bread flour with whole wheat flour.
- If you don’t have bread flour, all-purpose flour will work but rolls may be slightly less chewy.
- Vegetable oil can replace canola oil with minimal difference in results.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: N/A