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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Your recipes are awesome. I can’t wait to try them all especially the pretzel buns. I make all the bread that we eat and have been looking for a good recipe for pretzels buns and I finally found it. Thanks!!
Let me know how they turn out Regina. The Chief Blonde
Oh wow these sound and look scrumptios!!! Can’t wait to try them! Added recipe to my folder!
I don’t think these pretzel buns would make it till the burgers got cooked!
I can’t wait to try this. I LOVE burgers on pretzel rolls! Thank you!!
Thanks for the yummy recipe
Marilyn
Wow, these look amazing.
It is amazing how pretzel bun make a burger taste so much better. I have never made homemade bread, but I think I am ready to try.
I love pretzel buns, thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thanks for sharing your pretzel bun recipe. I can’t wait to try these out at our next burger cookout. My mouth is watering now to have one.
Deborah, Let me know how it comes out! The Chief Blonde
I’ve never considered making my own pretzel buns, but these sure look good!
took this to my sister in law who is a great cook………… she made them and I got to take a dozen home with me……….. so so good
I wish i had baking skills but for some reason when I try they never turn out any good. I made a pecan pie once several years back lets just say it was so hard that a knife would not go in it.
Oh my! Pretzels are my weakness. Oh the meals I could make with pretzel buns. If only I weren’t so intimidated.
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