Stuffed Breakfast Pretzel Rolls with Eggs, Bacon and Cheese (Print version)

Chewy pretzel rolls stuffed with soft scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar for a hearty brunch bake.

# Ingredients:

For the filling

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
06 - 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
07 - 2 cups (226 g) shredded cheddar cheese

For the rolls

08 - 1 tube (13.8 oz / 391 g) refrigerated pizza dough
09 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for rolling
10 - 5 cups (1.2 L) water
11 - 1/4 cup (55 g) baking soda
12 - 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash
13 - 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, for topping

For finishing

14 - 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk the eggs with garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook the eggs gently until just set, 3-4 minutes. Let cool slightly.
02 - Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a rectangle about 20 by 14 inches, then cut it into 4 long strips.
03 - Divide the scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, and cheddar among the dough strips, keeping the filling away from the edges. Roll each strip tightly around the filling and pinch the long seam and ends closed.
04 - Bring 5 cups water to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Slowly stir in the baking soda. Boil one roll at a time for 20 seconds, then lift out with a slotted spoon and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
05 - Brush each roll with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse salt, and cut 2 or 3 shallow diagonal slits across the top.
06 - Bake for 15-17 minutes, until deeply golden and cooked through. Brush the hot rolls with melted butter, sprinkle with parsley if using, and rest 5 minutes before serving.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm after a 5-minute rest.
02 - Assembled unboiled rolls can be refrigerated overnight.
03 - Leftovers reheat best in a 350°F oven.

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