Pretzel Rolls
Recipe
Ingredients
* 2½ tsp yeast
* ¼ cup brown sugar
* 3 tbsp melted butter
* 1 1/4 tsp salt
* 3½ cups warm water
* 5–5½ cups bread flour
1. Whisk yeast, 1 cup flour and 1 cup warm water to make a starter dough. Allow to rest for 45 minutes
2. Mix in melted butter, sugar and salt. Add 3 cups flour, then up to 1 cup more until dough is slightly tacky and pulls from sides.
3. Knead 3–5 minutes (by hand or mixer) until soft and elastic.
4. Shape into a ball, cover, and proof for 30-45 min
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line baking sheets.
6. Cut dough into portions. Roll into logs.
7. Boil pretzels in 5 cups water and 2 tbsp baking soda for 20–30 seconds; drain well.
8. Place on baking sheets lined with parchement paper or a silcone mat, sprinkle with coarse salt.
9. Bake 12 –15 minutes until dark golden brown.
Finish with melted butter right after they come out of the oven
