Hey everyone! 😊 As someone with both Italian and American roots, cooking has always been a big part of my life. My Italian heritage especially keeps me connected to the kitchen, where I find joy in whipping up delicious meals. Yesterday, I was feeling a bit bored, so I decided to channel my energy into trying out a new recipe I found online. And guess what? I ended up making some amazing homemade Pretzel Rolls! 🙌
I stumbled upon this recipe while scrolling through the MasterChef Australia page on YouTube, and it immediately caught my attention. The rolls looked so inviting, and I thought, "Why not give it a shot?" So, I did!
Here’s How I Made These Tasty Pretzel Rolls:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups of warm water
- 1 packet of active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons of salt
- 10 cups of water
- ⅔ cup of baking soda
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
Steps:
1.Activate the Yeast: I started by dissolving the sugar in the warm water, then added the yeast. I let it sit for about 5 minutes until it became frothy. This is always an exciting part of baking for me!
2.Mixing the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, I combined the flour, salt, and melted butter. Then, I poured in the yeast mixture and mixed everything until it formed a dough. Kneading the dough for about 5-7 minutes made it smooth and elastic—just perfect!
3. Letting It Rise: I placed the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, covered it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for an hour in a warm spot. The dough doubled in size, and that’s when I knew it was ready.
4.Shaping the Rolls: After punching down the dough, I divided it into 12 equal pieces and shaped each into a ball. Here’s where the fun began!
5.Boiling with Baking Soda: I brought the 10 cups of water to a boil and added the baking soda. Carefully, I dropped each dough ball into the boiling water for about 30 seconds. This is what gives the Pretzel Rolls their unique texture and flavor.
6. **Baking: I placed the boiled rolls onto a lined baking sheet, sprinkled them with coarse salt, and baked them in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C) for about 12-15 minutes until they were beautifully golden brown.
And voilà! My homemade Pretzel Rolls turned out even better than I imagined. The outside was perfectly crispy, while the inside was soft and chewy. Just look at the photo—aren’t they gorgeous? 😍
If you're curious about this recipe or have any questions, feel free to hit me up in the comments below! I'd love to hear from you and share more of my culinary adventures. 🍴
Happy cooking, and buon appetito! 🌟
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