2 3/4cupsall purpose flourplus more for dusting the work surface
1Tbspgranulated sugar
1tspsea salt
1eggbeaten
1Tbspcoarse kosher saltfor sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400
Place the warm water in a bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside to rest until the mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes.
Place the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add in the yeast mixture and mix with a dough hook until the dough is elastic and smooth
Place in the oiled mixing bowl, and turn the dough to coat in oil. Cover with a clean, damp dishtowel and let rest in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, about 30 to 35 minutes.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide the dough into 12 pieces, about 1/3 cup each. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Allow to rise for about 30 minutes.
In a large dutch oven, bring 9 cups of water to a boil. Add in 1/2 cup baking soda.
Gently place 2-3 balls of dough at a time into the boiling water for 20-30 seconds.
With a slotted spoon, remove dough to the parchment lined sheet, allow excess water to drain off.
Cut an X into the surface of each roll, about 1/4 inch thick.
Brush with melted butter.
Sprinkle with coarse Kosher Salt.
Bake at 400 Degrees F. for 20-25 minutes or until a deep brown color.