Are you craving restaurant-quality pretzel rolls but think they're too complicated to make at home? Think again! Our Quick Easy Pretzel Rolls recipe transforms ordinary frozen dinner rolls into golden, chewy, restaurant-worthy bread that will have your family and friends begging for more. With just a few simple ingredients and a clever cooking technique, you'll be serving up professional-looking pretzel rolls that look and taste like they came straight from a gourmet bakery.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that your pretzel rolls bake evenly and thoroughly.
- While the oven is heating, take the package of Rhodes frozen dinner rolls out of the freezer. Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow for rising. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them thaw and rise for about 10-15 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the water. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble up when the baking soda is added.
- Once the baking soda is fully dissolved and the water is boiling again, reduce the heat to medium. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower each thawed roll into the boiling water, one at a time. Boil the rolls for about 30 seconds on each side. This step is crucial as it gives the pretzel rolls their distinctive chewy texture.
- After boiling, remove the rolls from the water using the slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure to leave some space between each roll.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with the beaten egg to give them a beautiful golden-brown color when baked. This also helps the coarse sea salt stick to the rolls.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt generously over the tops of the rolls, ensuring each roll has a nice coating for flavor.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and puffed up. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
- Once baked, remove the pretzel rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Quick Easy Pretzel Rolls!
Tips
- Make sure your rolls are completely thawed but still cold when you start the boiling process for the best texture.
- Use a timer when boiling the rolls to ensure consistent 30-second intervals on each side.
- Don't skip the baking soda bath - this is the secret to that authentic pretzel flavor and golden-brown crust!
- For extra shine and color, make sure to brush the egg wash generously and evenly.
- Sprinkle salt immediately after the egg wash to help it stick perfectly.
- Let the rolls cool for just a few minutes after baking to maintain their crispy exterior and soft interior.
- These rolls are best served warm, so time your baking to coincide with mealtime for maximum deliciousness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
