Pretzel Rolls

By KimberlySeverino

Ingredients

• ● 1 cup warm water
• ● 3 tbsps. brown sugar (or granulated)
• ● 1 tsp salt
• ● 1/4 cup oil
• ● 3 cups bread flour
• ● 1 tbsp. yeast
• ● 6 cups water
• ● 3 tbsps. baking soda
• ● 1 egg white
• ● 1 tbsp. kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix brown sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
2. Combine oil and 1 cup water and add this to the sugar and yeast mix.
3. Add the flour and mix, dough should not be sticky.
4. Knead the dough for a few minutes.
5. Divide dough into 12 balls and shape into balls
6. Let rise on greased foil sheet for 20-30 minute until double in size.
7. Meanwhile, bring 6 cups water and baking soda to a SIMMER in a wide pan with straight sides and preheat oven to 375.
8. Place 4 rolls in the water for 1 minute on each side.
9. Drain and place on cookie sheet.
10. Repeat with remaining rolls.
11. Brush rolls with egg white and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.
12. Slash with a sharp blade on top to create a decorative look.
13. Bake until 'pretzel' brown, about 12-15 minutes.