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 get the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods, because my family loves these pretzel rods.
I’d like to try the Snyders mini pretzel tub, it would be great for my family of four!
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Snyder’s of Hanover Mini Pretzels 48-count, 1.5 Ounce each from Snyder’s of Hanover. These would be great to add to my daughters lunch when she goes back to school.
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We do a lot of chocolate covered pretzels for snacks and gifts and things so I would love to stock up on the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods, 27 Ounce!
Kirkland peanut butter pretzels sounds good
I’d like the Kirkland Peanut Butter Pretzels because I love peanut butter.
I would try the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods. I would love to make my own caramel and chocolate rods and they are expensive when I order them online.
Godiva Chocolatier Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels! I love chocolate and these would be so delicious. I know I would have to hide them somewhere… probably the freezer, eh? 🙂
I also would like to try the pretzel bun recipe! Although I don’t have much experience in cooking with yeast. I’d try it. Thanks!
I would like to try Unique Pretzels Splits, Original, 11 Ounce (Pack of 12). I’ve never heard of pretzel “splits” before, but “crunchy” is my favorite feature of pretzels, and the idea sounds wonderful!
Oh my, I REALLY like Pretzel Sticks, so their “Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods” would be wonderful! Thanks and God bless!
I like the pretzel rods-they are very good dipped in melted chocolate ..
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I would get the peanut butter pretzels. I love peanut butter pretzels but they are always so expensive
Hanover mini Snaps, I love them to use with my spinach dip!
I would like to get the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Variety Pack, 36 Count. I am a big fan of pretzels.
I’d like to have the Snyder’s of Hanover 100 Calorie Mini Pretzels, 0.92 oz (Pack of 36) because I’m familiar with the brand and they’d be great to put in kids’ school lunches. Thanks.
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I would get Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Pretzel, 52 Ounce because I love peanut butter pretzels and then I’d have plenty to snack on!
Snack factory sesame pretzel crisps. I LOVE sesame, and sometimes you need to jazz up those plain pretzels.
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