Soft Pretzel Rolls Recipe - Simply Better Living (2024)

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Turn your favorite soft pretzel recipe into a fun roll to use for making sandwiches! The Superheated Steam Oven gives these a chewy crust and super soft interior, just like a bakery. We chose to load these up with breakfast toppings, but they are great for any sandwich you choose. If you try this recipe and want to share how you used them, feel free by connecting with us on social using #SharpHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water lukewarm
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 1/2-4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Coarse sea salt for topping

Baking Soda Bath

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 10 cups water

Instructions

  1. Into a stand mixer bowl, add warm water and yeast, and allow to sit for 1 minute to become frothy.
  2. Next, add honey, melted butter, and salt. Mix until combined.
  3. With the stand mixer running on a low setting, add flour 1 cup at a time. After adding 3 1/2 cups, add the last 1/2 cup slowly until the desired consistency of the dough is formed. The dough shouldn’t be sticky but needs to be soft enough to form smooth rolls.
  4. Allow the stand mixer to continue running and kneading the dough for 3 minutes. The dough shouldn’t stick to the mixer bowl during this process. If it does, add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time until it forms a smooth ball. Allow the dough to rest while preparing the baking soda bath.
  5. For the baking soda bath, add the water and baking soda to a large pot on your cooktop, and bring to a low boil.
  6. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  7. Set the Sharp Superheated Steam Oven to the Steam Bake mode for Breads, and preheat the oven at 425º F, setting the time for 14 minutes.
  8. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Use hands to roll the dough into a round ball. Repeat to make 8 balls.
  9. Add each roll to the boiling baking soda bath, and allow to cook for about 30 seconds, and then remove with a large slotted spoon, placing the rolls on the prepared baking trays.
  10. Sprinkle the still-wet rolls with sea salt, and then use a knife to mark an “X” in the center of each roll.
  11. Bake the rolls for 14 minutes. Serve on the same day.
  12. Store leftovers wrapped air-tight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To refresh the chewy crusts, preheat the Sharp Superheated Steam Oven to the Steam Bake mode for Breads, and preheat the oven at 425º F, setting the time for 7 minutes. The rolls can be added to the oven thawed or even still frozen.

Notes

Tip: If the yeast does not begin to froth after sitting in warm water for a minute, it’s possible that it’s old and deactivated. Discard, and begin with fresh yeast for the best results.

The Sharp Superheated Steam Oven gives these pretzel rolls a deeply browned, slightly cracked, chewy crust, similar to pretzels from a bakery.

These rolls make great snacks and elevate an everyday sandwich. Use them for breakfast sandwiches, layer turkey and cheese for lunchboxes, or even serve them at a BBQ along with burgers.

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FAQs

Why baking soda for soft pretzels? ›

Furthermore, we've introduced the baking soda bath. While it sounds strange, this step is what gives pretzels that iconic flavor, chewy texture, helps deepen their golden color in the oven, and locks in the super soft interior.

Is pretzel dough the same as bread dough? ›

Soft pretzels are just a yeast bread is that formed into a pretzel shape. The one big difference in pretzel making, as opposed to a regular bread, is that pretzels are boiled and then baked. It is the boiling that gives the outside of the pretzel its beautiful golden brown color and uniquely crisp and chewy texture.

What goes good on a pretzel roll? ›

Soft-crumbed with a nice chew, these no-knead pretzel rolls are perfect for sandwiches of all kinds: egg and cheese, turkey and brie, roasted vegetables and mozzarella.

What meat is good on a pretzel bun? ›

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What is the secret ingredient which makes a pretzel taste like a pretzel? ›

On the one hand, lye gives pretzels their distinctive flavor, kind of a sharp flatness, if that makes sense. It's what keeps a pretzel from tasting like pretzel-shaped bread. On the other hand, lye is ridiculously dangerous. It will burn you if it gets on your skin and blind you if it gets in your eyes.

Is lye or baking soda better for pretzels? ›

Lye has a pH of around 13 whereas baking soda has a pH of around 8. This extra alkalinity accelerates the Maillard reaction, allowing that caramelization to develop on the exterior of the pretzels. That ultra-deep color and slightly crispy, crunchy exterior crust is only made possible with lye.

What flour is best for pretzels? ›

I really recommend that you use bread flour rather than all purpose when making soft pretzels. Bread flour has a higher gluten content, which in this case yields softer and chewier soft pretzels than you could expect with all purpose flour.

What gives soft pretzels their flavor? ›

What Gives Pretzels Their Pretzel Flavor? You have baking soda to thank for that distinct pretzel flavor. Baking soda is highly alkaline and imparts that subtly metallic taste onto the dough before your pretzels go into the oven. Some recipes call for a lye bath, which does the same thing.

What makes pretzel dough taste different? ›

Lye. The dough is simple; take a basic yeast-risen dough that can be readied in an afternoon. But the trick to great pretzels is dipping the pretzels in a liquid wash before baking — and not just any wash, but a combination of water and lye. That's what gives pretzels their terrific color, texture and flavor.

Are pretzels healthier than bread? ›

The stats of a single 1-ounce handful of pretzels (110 calories, 23 grams of carbs, 1 gram of fiber) are nearly identical to two slices of plain old white bread. And don't be fooled by pretzels that appear to be whole grain; most really aren't.

What makes pretzels taste good? ›

Salt is the most common seasoning, or topping, for pretzels, complementing the washing soda or lye treatment that gives pretzels their traditional skin and flavor acquired through the Maillard reaction. Other toppings are mustard, cheeses, sugar, chocolate, cinnamon, sweet glazing, seeds, and nuts.

How do you get salt to stick to pretzel buns? ›

A: Simple. Wet your fingers and moisten the surface of the pretzel. Sprinkle salt immediately and it will stick. I put mine in a 375 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes.

Are hamburgers good on pretzel buns? ›

Are hamburgers good on pretzel buns? Absolutely! If you're looking to add a unique twist to your average burger, pretzel buns have a subtle sweetness that contrasts with the savory flavors of a hamburger, adding an extra dimension to the overall taste.

What is the difference between a pretzel bun and a regular bun? ›

Pretzel buns are different to regular bread because they are boiled in a baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) and water solution before being baked in a hot oven.

Can you skip the baking soda bath for pretzels? ›

The boiling water also locks in the shape so the pretzels don't over-puff in the oven. (Without the baking soda bath, you lose texture, that deep brown color, and flavor. So, basically, you will have bite-size bread instead of pretzels.)

Do you have to bake baking soda for pretzels? ›

While straight baking soda works OK, using baked baking soda will help you achieve a richer, deeper color and better texture without having to use food-grade lye. To make pretzels with baked baking soda, simply swap it 1:1 for regular baking soda in your favorite soft pretzel recipe.

What happens if you don't boil pretzels in baking soda? ›

The boiling water + baking soda is important for color and texture of pretzel. Baking soda raises pH, thus creating a basic solution. This help the browning process during baking, which will occur more in basic pH. Thus, producing the desired flavor and brown color of pretzel.

Can you use baking powder for pretzels instead of baking soda? ›

1. Baking powder: Encouraging baked goods to rise up instead of out, baking powder is a leavening agent option for soft pretzels. The baking powder gives the pretzels a fluffy texture by creating air pockets in the dough as the pretzel cooks.

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