Chewy Warm Classic Pretzel Buns Recipe
Think you have already had the best burger you will eat all-year? Think again. A classic, chewy pretzel bun will change the rest of your burger season, and all of the burger/sandwich/bread-eating you will do. This classic pretzel buns recipe seems intense, but it is worth it for the intense, flavorful outcome and the intense compliments you will receive.
- For dough:
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ ounce fast rise yeast
- 2 teaspoons fine salt
- 3-- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray
- For boiling:
- 3 quarts water
- ¾ cup baking soda
- Pre-baking egg wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- After-baking glaze:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- Warm one cup of milk and two tablespoons of butter in a sauce pan to around 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit; this will mean that the butter will not be completely melted.
- Combine milk and butter mixture with ¼ oz. of undissolved yeast and two tablespoons of brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add two teaspoons of fine salt and two cups of flour. Beat mixture for three minutes
- Gradually, stir in around another cup of flour to make a soft dough.
- Prepare a floured surface for kneading the dough.
- Knead dough on the floured surface for around 8 to 10 minutes. The end product should be smooth and semi-elastic.
- Spray a separate bowl with cooking spray.
- Place kneaded dough in sprayed bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel or paper towel and let rise for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the boiling solution by combining three quarts of water and ¾ cups of baking soda in a large pot. Bring the solution to a boil.
- Prepare a greased baking sheet.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into 6-8 smooth, taught balls.
- Boil each dough ball in the boiling solution for one minute on each side.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the buns and place on the greased baking sheet,
- Prepare the pre-baking egg wash by mixing together one egg and one teaspoon of water
- Brush each bun with egg wash,
- Cut a cross on the top of each bun
- Bake the buns for 15 minutes,
- Without removing the buns, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes until the buns are evenly browned,
- Remove from oven and place buns on a wire rack,
- Brush two tablespoons of melted butter over hot buns and immediately sprinkle two teaspoons of sea salt evenly over top,
- Let cool.
Classic pretzel buns are perfect for big, greasy burgers, but also are an excellent alternative to a traditional dinner roll and make superb sandwich bread. Imagine all of the salty, golden-brown possibilities!
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I would love the Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Pretzel, 52 Ounce! I love these, they are one of my favorite snacks!
I would choose the Snyder’s of Hanover 100 Calorie Mini Pretzels, 0.92 oz (Pack of 36) – I’m always on a diet and pretzels are a better snack than chips….these packs are perfect
Unique Pretzels Splits, Extra Salt, 11 Ounce is the pretzel I would like to try.
SweetGourmet Asher’s Gourmet Pretzels, 1Lb (Assorted Gourmet Pretzels – Sampler), this sounds so yummy! I love chocolate covered pretzels!
I would love to try the Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps Dark Chocolate Crunch. They look delicious and I love pretzels and dark chocolate.
I love preztel buns and these ones look amazing, thanks for the recipe. From amazon I would like to try the SweetGourmet Asher’s Gourmet Pretzels. They look yummy and it would be a nice treat for me.
I would love the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods. I love pretzel rods we dip them in chocolate.
I like the Snyder’s of Hanover Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel Pieces because it has fun flavors.
Thanks for the contest.
I want to get the SuperPretzel, Soft Pretzels. I love soft warm pretzels with cream cheese or mustard.
I would love to try the Snack Gift Party Bundle Care Package I love all kinds of pretzels.
I would like to try the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods so I could make chocolate dipped pretzel rods.
We LOVE the Utz Honey Wheat Pretzels in my house. I would love to have more of them!
I would buy the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods and dip them in chocolate!
I’d like to try the Wege Sourdough Broken Pretzels. I like sourdough pretzels but the broken ones would be a bit easier to eat than the entire pretzel.
I’d get the Snyder’s of Hanover Mini Pretzels 48-count, 1.5 oz and take them on trips in the car.
I’d like to try the SweetGourmet Asher’s Gourmet Pretzels, 1Lb (Assorted Gourmet Pretzels – Sampler). These look great 🙂
I looked for chocolate pretzels, which are my favorite, and found SweetGourmet Asher’s Pretzels. They would be a big hit at my house because of the salty/sweet combination.
I like the Snyders Snaps because I like to make turtles out of them with rolos and pecans.
I’d love Snyder’s Pretzel Snaps. I buy Snyder’s all the time! I can only imagine how delicious these are.
I’d love the Snyder’s of Hanover 100 Calorie packs – a great way to have a snack on hand at all times!