Pull-Apart Pretzel Rolls
Soft, chewy pretzel rolls baked together and brushed with melted butter — perfect for sharing as a pull-apart bread or as mini sliders.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking pan
- Saucepan
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 ½ cups warm water about 110°F (43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
- 2 tbsp vegan butter or regular butter melted
Boiling Solution
- 6 cups water
- ¼ cup baking soda
Topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing after baking
- 1 tbsp coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in melted butter and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 50 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal balls. Arrange them close together in a greased baking pan to form pull-apart rolls.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each dough ball for 20–30 seconds, then transfer back to the pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until deep golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt while warm.
- Serve warm as pull-apart pretzel rolls or use as slider buns.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix melted garlic butter or vegan cheese sauce to drizzle on top. Rolls can be frozen up to 2 months and reheated before serving.