Amazing pretzel rolls, good with anything or by themselves.

Pretzel Rolls
I jumped on the pretzel rolls bandwagon last week. I don’t know why it took me so long. They are delicious and I will be making them often. In fact, I want to make some to use for soup bowls. They have the perfect texture and I just want some kind of cheesy soup served in one. Maybe later in the week you’ll see it here. I searched for a week reading various recipes for pretzel rolls all over the net. I finally saw this one from Mel’s Café and liked the fact she used milk in it for part of the liquid. I just prefer bread recipes that use milk or part milk, just a personal thing. I believe it gives the rolls or bread a better texture.
These were easy to make and were done in less than 3 hours including the resting time. I would go over to Mel’s and look at her directions, she really gave great details on the process if you are not an experienced bread baker.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 6 1/2 - 7 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- Water Bath
- 3 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
- Mix together water, milk and oil in your mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top. Add 1/2 of the flour and salt. Mix until it comes together using a dough hook. Add remaining flour a cup at a time until you have a soft dough. Knead with the dough hook for at least 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and satiny. The dough should just begin to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Cover and let raise until doubled.
- Remove dough from bowl. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape into a ball. Place on a greased baking sheet or lightly floured counter to rise. Cover with a towel while they rest for about 20 minutes.
- Bring the water, sugar and baking soda to a boil in a large pan.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place 3 - 4 balls of dough in the water. Let cook for about 1 minute on each side. The longer it is in the water the crustier your rolls will be, so I found the 1 minute good. Remove balls with a slotted spoon to a piece of paper towel to drain slightly. I didn't leave them there, I quickly put them on a greased baking sheet. Repeat until all of the balls are done.
- Make 2 - 3 slashes across the top of each roll with a very sharp knife or single edged razor blade. Sprinkle with the sea salt.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until the rolls are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- adapted from Mel's Café - http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2013/10/amazing-soft-pretzel-rolls.html
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They look so delicious! Thanks for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays! I have never tried pretzels in any form because I’m afraid of them. Maybe I’ll have to give these a try, I have saved them to my ziplist recipe box. Thanks again!
Thanks Cheryl, pretzels are just like breads. Nothing to be scared of. Love ziplist!
Oh yum. They look wonderful!!!
They are yum! They were still good the next day too. Much better the first day of course but not bad the second day.
These are AMAZING looking pretzel rolls!!
I wish I could grab a roll or two
Thanks Winnie!
Those look amazing! I am going to try them next week!
Hi Charlie, let me know how you like them. Reviews are always good!
These look really yummy. I will try to remember to make them tomorrow and come back to let you know how they were (I’m sure they will be awesome).
Thanks Tracy, I’ll look forward to your review!
Mary Ellen these look so good! I am late in trying Pretzel Rolls myself. So glad to have your recipe to try first. I am visiting you today from Wine’d Down Wednesday.
Thanks, this one is good…. I wouldn’t change it when I make it again. thanks for visiting!
I pinned your Pretzel Rolls too!
Thanks Denise I appreciate it!
I love pretzel rolls! I need to make this soon! Come on over and share at my link party http://mommyondemand.com/create-bake-4/
I just did, thanks for asking!
I have been wanting to make pretzel rolls for the longest time! Thanks for sharing these delicious rolls on The Great Blog Train! I can’t wait to give them a try~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
I had to, I’m in a bread making mood lately.
These look delicious! I’m pinning to make in the near future.
Thank you so much for sharing on the Daily Blog Boost today!
~ Brooke ~
I love pretzel rolls, they are the best. Yours look delicious!
Thanks Heather, hope you try them!
Oh my these look so good!
thanks Jessa!
These look fabulous! I can’t wait to try them :)
These look amazing! Thank you so much for sharing at the Twirl & Take a Bow Party! Have a great day!
Leslie
House on the Way
Homemade pretzel rolls? YUM! We discovered pretzel rolls last year (they are genius) and we absolutely love the ones from Costco. I can only imagine how much we’ll enjoy these homemade ones. Thanks!
They are yum! Hope you make them and see for yourself.
I was so excited when I saw your pretzel rolls! I have been wanting to make pretzel bites but I don’t have a recipe and your recipe sounds really good plus they are gorgeous. Definitely making these. Stopping by from the Pin It Party.
Terri Henkels – Easy Life
Thanks Teri…
I love pretzel bites! Thanks for linking to Less Laundry, More Linking party!
Oh, wow, they are just screaming to be eaten! Looks amazing, must be really delicious!
Thanks for sharing at Foodies & Crafties Soirée! Pinned to the Foodies & Crafties Soirée THE best OF board:)
Gosia | Kiddie Foodies
Thanks Gosia! I appreciate it. By the way your kids are lucky to have such a talented mom.
Thanks for joining us at the Foodies and Crafties soiree! Pretzel rolls are everywhere these days, but I still haven’t had one. I better change that soon.
Yes, you should. LOL…. I was there with until these. Now I am thinking where were they all of my life. Yep that good.
Yum! These look great! We love pretzel rolls in our house (and really, any form of pretzel), so I know these will be a big hit. Thanks for sharing!
Stopping by from the Pinworthy Projects link party…
I love pretzel rolls, though I’ve never made mine myself! They look so easy that I’ll definitely be trying this recipe soon. Thanks for sharing!
Have a great weekend :)
Hi Consuelo! They were easy, hope you enjoy them….
Mary Ellen, these pretzel rolls look absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for joining us and sharing at Best of the Weekend! Pinning and sharing! Hope you have a happy Saturday and a wonderful weekend!
Thanks Cindy, hope you have a wonderful weekend also!
I haven’t jumped on the pretzel bandwagon yet either, but these have inspired me to!! Can’t wait tot try them
I have yet to try to make homemade pretzel rolls …. but it’s on my list! These look so delicious and relatively easy :) Thanks so much for sharing at this week’s Freedom Fridays – I hope you’ll join us again week! :)
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Thanks for linking up to TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW!
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Karin
Thanks Karin I will! thank you so much for the feature!!!
These pretzel rolls look delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe at The Pin Junkie. It was featured in the fall recipe roundup. http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/11/fall-recipes-roundup.html. Be sure to stop by to grab an “I was featured” button and stop by Thursday evening to share your best fall crafts!
I will do that. Thank you for the feature. I put all of the buttons up on my other site under where I party!
I’ve never heard of pretzel rolls but they look fantastic! I can totally imagine these being perfect bread bowls. Great job, Mary Ellen!
Thanks Jelli, they would make great bowl bowls for soup!
I have never met a roll I didn’t like and these look fantastic. Cannot wait to try them.
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That sounds great!
Hi Mary Ellen – Just popping in again to let you know that I am featuring your fantastic Pretzel Rolls tomorrow night at Best of the Weekend – thank you so much (again!) for sharing them and have a happy Friday!
Hi Cindy, I saw that. Thanks so much. I grabbed a button also. Have a great weekend!
I love pretzel rolls!! Love them! Guess I need to try and make them myself!
these look to die for!!! cannot wait to try!
I can never pass on Pretzel Rolls! These look delicious!
Me either! thanks…..
You can totally mail me some of these.
Okay or you can make them yourself and they will be fresh. Not so sure these would be really good by the time you got them.
I’m pinning these Mary, they look so good. I’m going to make bacon cheeseburgers with them. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks Sarah! Can’t wait to see the pics….
Wow! These look so amazing! I’ve always wanted to try them, so I might have to use your recipe! :)
LOVE pretzel rolls! Thanks for the recipe and how to!
Thanks Jodie!