Homemade Pretzel Rolls are soft on the inside with a salty, chewy exterior and super easy to make. These rolls will quickly become a family favorite in your house!
These rolls have a crisp, flaky, chewy crust, with a soft interior, which all combines together to create the perfect pretzel roll. It is kind of to die for. If you thought those store bought pretzel rolls were good, you are about to be in heaven. We love biting into them and having the bottom roll crunch and flake like a pastry. And that course salt on top? It might be our very favorite part of pretzels.
Can I double this recipe?
This recipe as written makes one dozen rolls. It’s very easy to double or triple this recipe if you need more. If you are using a stand mixer, just make sure it has enough capacity to handle it. That’s the only thing holding you back with these babies. When doubling or tripling, the rising time will remain the same.
Yeast in Homemade Pretzel Rolls:
I prefer to use instant dry yeast in my baking. It doesn’t require proofing! That’s just genius I tell you. Some brands label theirs “rapid rise yeast” so watch for that too. They are the same thing and they work wonders when it comes to baking.
Serving Suggestions:
You can eat these pretzel rolls plain or serve them up sandwich style with something like Luau style pork. They are chewy, but still soft, so they are perfect for either.
Storage Instructions:
These rolls will stay good for about 3 days, though as with most baked goods, they are best eaten within 24 hours. Store them in an airtight container or bag. Just be sure to make sure they are completely cooled off first, otherwise steam will escape and make them soggy. They can also easily be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious bread and roll recipes:
- The Best Homemade Dinner Rolls Ever
- Homemade Soft Pretzels
- Homemade Breadsticks
- Rapid Rise Skillet Yeast Rolls
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We love these pretzel rolls! Have made them several times and it’s a huge hit! Was wondering if the dough could be made ahead (day before) and stored in refrigerator until ready to make into rolls?
Yes it should work. The dough will continue to rise slightly in the fridge, just ever so slowly, so I’d pop them in the fridge after the second rise once you shape them.
Whole milk? Skim milk? Does it matter?
Any milk will work.
Best idea is freezing them. I like them better thawed daily rather than in an air title container.
These turned out great!!! I’ve always wanted to make pretzels and this was the first time. Wish I could post a photo. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Can I omit the milk?
Not a good idea. But if you are lactose intolerant you could certainly try substituting with water.
Or lactose free milk, which is what I must use.
Do you have to use a mixer?
Nope! You can always stir and knead by hand the old fashioned way.
It seems that the baking soda isn’t included in the vid.
Whoops. It is, but later on!
how do you get a nicely shape roll like that? think is should have used a circle cutter. regardless its in the oven and it looks amazing! THANK you for the recipe!
No, don't use a circle cutter! You have to roll it around. If you want to see how I roll it you can go to this link: https://youtu.be/XNd1cjiHNHo?t=1m47s
I've made hundreds upon hundreds of rolls, probably thousands. I just have a lot of practice. Who cares if it is perfect? As long as it tastes good!
I made this last week and everyone LOVED it!! So we made it again this week. So, so good! Thanks for sharing.
I love the costco pretzel rolls, so I might have to try these! I've never tackled pretzels though. The boiling part has turned me away.