| Prep: 2 hours | Cook: 20 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 350 | 8g | 5g | 58g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 2g | 2g | 9g | 1.87g |
About Pretzel Roll
The Pretzel Roll: The Ultimate Bread Experience
When you think of comfort food, what often comes to mind? For us at Your Gourmet Guru, it’s the indulgent, heartwarming Pretzel Roll. Image this- it’s crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, delectably dense, and perfectly salted. A creation of culinary brilliance that embodies a fantastic gastronomic adventure.
Ingredients Breakdown
A masterpiece like the Pretzel Roll is made from a symphony of everyday kitchen ingredients such as warm water, active dry yeast, white sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, baking soda, and large egg yolk. Topped off with coarse sea salt, the Pretzel Roll satisfies with its mouthwatering taste and pretzel-like consistency. The science of baking, particularly using yeast and baking soda, is what gives this bread its distinctive texture and flavor.
Pairs Well With…
With its hearty and comforting flavor, this roll can carry robust combinations of ingredients making it an ideal companion to bratwurst in beer with onions or classic beef burgers. The Pretzel Roll markedly shines in a starring role, but it also knows how to play a supporting role just as well. Its crispy exterior and dense, chewy interior provide a delicious and satisfying contrast that amplifies the flavors of the dishes it’s paired with.
A Bread Like No Other
Although you might be tempted to compare it to the traditional bagel, don’t. The Pretzel Roll is a bread in a class of its own. It’s a divine symphony of textures and flavors – crispy, chewy, salty, a hint of sweetness, and a rustic charm- that make it unparalleled within the sphere of breads.
Revel in the Pretzel Roll Experience
From its humble ingredients to its luxurious taste, the Pretzel Roll is both a simple pleasure and gourmet delight rolled into one. Whether you’re biting into one alongside your favorite dish or simply enjoying it on its own, every mouthful will whet your appetite for the next. Join us in celebrating the divine flavor of Pretzel Roll and set sail on this culinary exploration!
What You’ll Need
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
- 1 package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Coarse sea salt, for topping
Method
Step One
Firstly, take a bowl and mix warm water and sugar together. Then sprinkle the yeast over this mixture and allow it to stand for 10 minutes until it gets frothy.
Step Two
Take another bowl and mix together the all-purpose flour and salt. Add in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step Three
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 7-8 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover it up, and let it rise in a warm place for an hour or until it has doubled in size.
Step Four
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step Five
Combine 1/2 cup of warm water and baking soda in a shallow bowl. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and form into balls.
Step Six
Dip each ball into the baking soda solution, then place onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
Step Seven
Brush each pretzel roll with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Step Eight
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool further. And now your Pretzel Rolls are ready to serve and enjoy.
