Pretzel Rolls Recipes

Steps:

• Pour the water into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a hook attachment. Sprinkle in the sugar and yeast and mix to dissolve. Let the mixture rest until it bubbles, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the oil.
• Sift the flour and kosher salt into the bowl and mix on the lowest speed until the dough comes together. Increase the speed to medium and mix until the dough is elastic and smooth, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Coat a large bowl lightly with oil. Form the dough into a ball and place it in the prepared bowl, gently turning the dough until the surface is coated with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean, damp towel and let the dough rest in a warm place until it rises and increases about 1 1/2 times in size, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush the paper with oil. Set aside.
• Lightly flour a work surface. Scrape the dough onto the floured surface. Knead the dough until it is smooth and no longer sticky, 6 to 8 minutes, dusting with more flour as needed. The dough should spring back when you press it lightly with a finger. Roll the dough into a log and divide it into 8 equal pieces, then form each piece into a round. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough room between them to allow them to double in size. Snip an X across the top of each roll using kitchen scissors. Cover the rolls with a clean, damp towel and set in a warm place to rise for 20 minutes.
• Position racks in the top and bottom of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a dry towel.
• Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a deep, straight-sided skillet. Stir in the baking soda. Gently transfer 4 of the rolls, top-side down, to the boiling water using a slotted spatula or spoon and boil for 1 minute. Then flip and boil the rolls for 1 minute more. Transfer the rolls to the towel-lined baking sheet using the slotted spatula or spoon. Repeat with the remaining rolls.
• Line the baking sheet the rolls rose on with a fresh sheet of parchment paper and brush the parchment with oil. Transfer the rolls to the prepared sheet and sprinkle generously with the coarse sea salt.
• Bake the rolls on the top shelf of the oven until deep golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Switch the rolls to the bottom shelf and continue baking until cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
• Let the rolls rest 10 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.

Steps:

• Mix together brown sugar, salt, and yeast in big bowl.
• Mix together oil and water and add this to the sugar and yeast mix.
• Add the flour and mix to a nice doughy (not sticky) consistency. Knead with mixer a few minutes.
• Divide dough into 12 balls and shape into rolls (I like long oval shapes) and let rise on greased foil cover sheet for 20-30 minute until nice and puffy. (I raise mine in a warmed oven--preheat to lowest setting then turn OFF, THEN put in the dough to rise).
• Meanwhile, bring water and baking soda to a SIMMER in a wide pan with straight sides and preheat oven to 375.
• Place 4 rolls in the water and simmer 1 minute then flip and simmer 1 minute more.
• Drain and place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining rolls.
• Brush rolls with egg white and sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Slash decoratively with a SHARP blade.
• Bake until 'pretzel' brown, about 12-15 minutes.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a small container, mix yeast with warmed milk and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Whisk 5 3/4 cups of flour and teaspoon of salt in a large bowl.
• Add canola oil and warmed water to yeast mixture.
• Pour into bowl with flour and salt.
• Knead in the bowl until dough is mostly smooth. Only add more flour if your dough cannot be easily handled. The dough will be somewhat stiff.
• Cover the bowl with a dish towel and put in a warm place to rise for one hour.
• Punch down dough and knead in bowl for one minute.
• Cut dough into 15 pieces. (Cut more pieces if you would like smaller size rolls.) Form balls by pulling the dough under.
• Place on a well-greased surface.
• Let the dough balls rise for 15 minutes.
• While the dough balls are rising, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and get the pretzel "bath" ready.
• In a large pot, bring water, salt, and baking soda to a rolling boil.
• Plunge three dough balls into the water and let them "poach" for 1 minute total.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a well-greased baking sheet.
• With a serrated knife, cut 2-3 lines across each roll and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until pretzels are a rich brown.

Steps:

• For the dough: Combine the milk and 6 tablespoons of the butter in a pot. Stir in the sugar. Scald the milk mixture slightly by heating it almost to a boil. Turn off the heat and let cool until just warm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
• Add the flour, yeast, baking soda and salt to the milk mixture in the pot and stir until well combined. Cover the pot with a dish towel and place in a warm spot in the kitchen. Let the dough rise for an hour or so. It should roughly double in size.
• Divide the dough into 12 equal parts and roll each into a neat ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with a dish towel and set aside in a warm place to rise for another 20 minutes.
• For the water bath: While the dough is rising, bring a pot with 10 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the baking soda.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small pot or in the microwave.
• Working in 3 batches of 4 rolls each, drop the dough balls into the water and boil for 30 seconds. Transfer the boiled balls to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain.
• To bake the rolls: Transfer the rolls to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make a small "x" in the top of each roll. Brush the tops with the melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until deep brown, about 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Put 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F) in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside to bloom, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
• Add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture and mix with the dough hook on the lowest setting until the dough comes together. Increase the speed to medium and continue to mix until the dough is elastic and smooth, about 8 minutes.
• Form the dough into a ball, place in a large oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat it with oil. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rest in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 35 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat, coat generously with cooking spray and set aside.
• Punch down the dough, then turn out onto a floured surface. Knead just until the dough is smooth and springs back when poked, about 1 minute. Divide into 4 pieces and form into 5-by-3-inch oblong rolls. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and cut four 2-inch diagonal slashes across the top of each. Cover with a damp towel or cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
• Stir the baking soda into the boiling water (it will foam up slightly). Add 2 rolls and poach 2 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, remove the rolls, drain and place on the baking sheet, cut-side up. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining rolls.
• Bake the rolls until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet.

Steps:

• Add 1 1/2 cups of lukewarm water and the yeast to a large bowl and allow the yeast to sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of the melted butter. Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Once the dough is shaggy, but mostly holding together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Dust your hands with flour and knead the dough for about 3 minutes, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Form the dough into a ball and place back inside the mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and leave in a warm, dry place to rise until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour. Punch the dough down once to release some of the air bubbles. Turn the dough out onto a very lightly floured surface and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces with a pizza cutter or a sharp knife. Form each piece into a ball, and place seam side down. Let rise, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring 12 cups of water and the baking soda to a light simmer in a large pot.
• Submerge 2 to 3 dough balls at a time into the simmering water using a slotted spoon. Let them sit in the water for 10 seconds per side. Carefully remove each roll, making sure to drain off as much liquid as possible and place on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make an X on the top of each roll. Brush the remaining melted butter on the rolls and sprinkle with a generous pinch of sea salt. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
• To assemble the sandwiches: Slice each roll in half. Spread softened butter on each of the cut sides of the roll, using about 1 tablespoon of butter per roll. Delicately fold and layer ham on the bottom half of each roll. Top with brie and place about a 1/4 cup of arugula on top of the ham. Sandwich with the top buns.

Steps:

• Sprinkle the yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar over 1/2 cup of warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
• Add milk, shortening, eggs, oil, 3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Blend with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Mix in remaining 3 cups of flour by hand, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. The dough will be sticky.
• Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Uncover the dough and punch it down.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pull off baseball size portions of dough and roll into "snakes" about 6 inches long. Roll each "snake" into a spiral to give the tops some texture. Set each formed bun aside.
• Mix the baking soda and 4 cups hot water in a bowl. The baking soda does not need to dissolve completely. Dip each bun in the baking soda solution before placing on a baking sheet. Brush each bun with melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake in the preheated oven until brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack or brown paper bag.

Steps:

• Mix the first 6 ingredients together and knead to a soft dough, about 10 minutes.
• Then let it rest in an oiled bowl, covered, until the dough has doubled in size (about 1 hour).
• Form into 14 bread rolls/pretzels/croissants. Place on baking paper well spaced, and allow to rise again (about 20-40 minutes).
• Mix the water, salt and bicarb in a stainless steel pan and bring to the boil. Take it off the heat.
• Take the risen bread rolls, and using a slotted spoon, dip them one by one in the bicarb water, drain well and set back on the paper.
• Cut slits in the bread rolls with a sharp knife and sprinkle with extra coarse salt.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes in the middle of a preheated 200 degree Celcius oven.

Steps:

• Combine bread flour, 1 envelope yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar and celery seeds in food processor and blend. With machine running, gradually pour hot water through feed tube, adding enough water to form smooth elastic dough. Process 1 minute to knead. Grease medium bowl. Add dough to bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, then towel; let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 35 minutes.
• Flour baking sheet. Punch dough down and knead on lightly floured surface until smooth. Divide into 8 pieces. Form each dough piece into ball. Place dough balls on prepared sheet, flattening each slightly. Using serrated knife, cut X in top center of each dough ball. Cover with towel and let dough balls rise until almost doubled in volume, about 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease another baking sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal. Bring 8 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add baking soda and 2 tablespoons sugar (water will foam up). Add 4 rolls and cook 30 seconds per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer rolls to prepared sheet, arranging X side up. Repeat with remaining rolls.
• Brush rolls with egg white glaze. Sprinkle rolls generously with coarse salt. Bake rolls until brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer to racks and cool 10 minutes. Serve rolls warm or room temperature. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 375°F oven 10 minutes.)

Steps:

• In a small bowl if using a bread machine, or in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix a 1/3 cup of the warm water (105-115 degrees) with the yeast and let stand until foamy.
• Add the remaining cup of warm water along with milk, sugar & melted butter and swirl to dissolve the sugar. (If using a bread machine add mixture to bread machine at this point and continue).
• Add flour and mix on dough cycle or med-low speed.
• Remove dough from bread machine once it forms a nice a firm, pliable dough ball.
• Add more flour if necessary.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured table and knead for 2 minutes.
• Roll into a 2 foot long log and cut into 12 even pieces.
• Cover dough with plastic and a damp cloth and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Pat dough into rolls or form knots and arrange on a lightly floured surface about an inch apart and cover with lightly oiled plastic wrap.
• Let the pretzels rest for an additional 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425°.
• Lightly oil 2 baking sheets.
• In a large stockpot, bring the cold water to a rolling boil and add baking soda.
• Drop two rolls into the boiling water and boil for no more then 30 seconds, turning once.
• Carefully remove with tongs or slotted spoon and hold above pot and let drain.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Repeat with the remaining rolls.
• Arrange rolls on the oiled baking sheets and bake on the upper and middle racks of the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until browned all over; shift pans from top to bottom and back to front halfway through, for even baking.
• Let rolls cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, and the 2 tsp Kosher salt in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 3 minutes.
• Add the flour and butter and mix with dough hooks (stand mixer) on medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides. Continue kneading for about 4 minutes.
• Remove dough from bowl, and place into another bowl that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cover with a damp (wrung out tight) kitchen towel and sit on top of fridge for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 450°F Bring the gallon of water and the baking soda to a boil in wide-mouthed pan (roaster type works best).
• Meanwhile, turn dough out onto a lightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 sections. Roll each section out to 2' ropes, shape into pretzel shape.
• Place the pretzels into the boiling water. 2 or 3 at a time for about 10-15 seconds each. Remove using a large spatula onto a baking sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Brush each pretzel with the egg yolk mixture and sprinkle with Kosher salt (or sea salt or pretzel salt) and bake 15 minutes.
• ROLLS: After kneading, divide dough into 12 equal pieces. shape into rolls. Place onto baking sheet lined with parchment, sprayed with oil. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
• Dip into water solution, then baste with egg wash (as directed above for pretzels). Then score decorately the tops. Bake as directed for pretzels.