Pretzel Rolls

Tags: #german #bread #rolls #alkaline #chewy Serving: 8 rolls Total time: 4 hours

Soft, chewy rolls with the distinctive flavor and texture of German pretzels.

Ingredients

• 500g bread flour
• 10g salt
• 7g active dry yeast
• 300ml warm water
• 30g butter, melted
• 60g baking soda
• 1.5L water for boiling
• Coarse sea salt for topping

Steps

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water and let foam 5 minutes
2. Mix flour and salt in large bowl
3. Add yeast mixture and melted butter
4. Mix until soft dough forms
5. Knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic
6. Place in oiled bowl and cover
7. Let rise 1.5 hours until doubled
8. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces
9. Shape each piece into smooth ball
10. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets
11. Cover and let rise 45 minutes until puffy
12. Bring water and baking soda to boil in large pot
13. Boil rolls 30 seconds per side
14. Return to baking sheets and sprinkle with coarse salt
15. Preheat oven to 200°C
16. Score tops with sharp knife
17. Bake 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown
18. Cool on wire rack before serving

Notes

The baking soda bath gives pretzels their distinctive flavor and dark color. Handle carefully when wet.