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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these buns looks so yummy.
Yummy! These buns look delicious! I have never seen these. Thanks!
looks so yummy. thanks for sharing.
I have never had this let alone made them but now I think that I must! They look marvelous (and how hard could it be?) – pinned!
These buns look good to eat alone. I am normally not a big bread eater but these look so fresh and chewy like a pretzel. This would be a treat to make. I would not want any mayo after brushing on the butter.
My daughter loves pretzel buns. I’ve never thought about making them myself, but this recipe sounds pretty straight forward and simple. I may just try it. Thanks for sharing.
These look so yummy and I’m going to have to give them a try!
I LOVE pretzel buns. I have always wanted to make them, but I know pretzels are difficult so I have been nervous. The recipe doesn’t look too bad though, so I am going to do this. Maybe Super Bowl!
I’ve had these from the store and love them. I like to make breads, I’m excited to try it!
I like to bake bread but I’ve been intimidated by other bread recipes – like this pretzel bun! But my whole family loves soft pretzels. Pinning so I’ll have it when I want to give it a shot.
This pretzel bun looks yummy. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
I adore pretzel buns and am happy to eat them by themselves!
These buns look so good. I have to add this to my try recipes list. Thanks so much for sharing, can’t wait to taste them.
I can’t wait to make these Delicious Pretzel Buns. My kitchen is finished so Know I have access to my stove and oven so its time for me to do some Baking!! These are on the top of the List! Thank you for Sharing!
These look amazing! Thanks for the post! 🙂
Those Classic Pretzel Buns are too die for! They look sooo Yummy! The weather is perfect now and a batch of these baking in the oven would smell Divine!! I put the recipe on my Pinterest Board> Can’t wait!! Yummy! Thank You for the recipe!
These look so delicious. You can use them for so many different meals. and I love that you included the links to purchase some of the stuff also. Love it! These are making me hungry!
I’m so happy to come across this recipe. I’ve wanted to try and make my own.
These look so good. Ive always wondered how they were made. thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thanks for sharing another one of your scrumptious recipes. The pretzel buns can be used in so many ways. I can’t wait for my son to make me a cheeseburger using a pretzel bun.