Sourdough Pretzel Dinner Rolls
These rolls are the perfect marriage of a soft pretzel and a dinner roll! Buttery and soft, they will be the perfect compliment to your Holiday meal.
Servings 12 rolls
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey optional
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 1/2-4 cups freshly milled flour I used hard white wheat
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large mixing bowl, add the water, oil, starter, honey, salt, and 3 cups of the flour and mix well.
- Continue adding enough flour to get a stiff dough. Not dry, but, no slack.
- Knead for 10-12 minutes or until soft and smooth.
- Add to a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Allow to rise for 4-8 hours.
- Turn the dough onto a worksurface and divide into 12 equal parts.
- Shape the dough into smooth dough balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel and allow to rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add 1/4 cup baking soda.
- Drop each roll in and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- Place back on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Drizzle with melted butter when they come out of the oven.