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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There is nothing in the world like fresh baked breads–these look wonderful!
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These look better than the store bought version. I forgot about these, and I’d love to make them for the holidays!
I love pretzel buns! Always wondered how to make them
Wow! These look really good. My husband would love these!
This looks so good that I wanted to make these tonight. I have all the ingredients except the fast rise yeast. I have never worked with fast rising yeast before. I will get some at my next grocery store run and try this recipe out.
We love pretzel buns and these look delicious. Definitely going to make these for dinner soon.
I’ve always wanted to try to make these.
Those look so golden and tasty! Very crisp!
These look delicious! I love pretzel bread so I am going to try and make this.
I think my kids would love this with our homemade burgers!
Thank You for Sharing this Delicious Pretzel Bun Recipe. They look so Delicious! I want to make these so Badly…I hope I can soon..I pinned the recipe so I have it! Have a Great Day!!
I’d love to try this for some upcoming holiday picnics – add some extra flavor and excitement! Nobody would believe they are homemade until they taste – too good to be store bought!
These sound good on their own. I love a big, warm, salted pretzel dipped in mustard or cheese sauce. I haven’t had one in ages. Thanks for the recipe!
These look amazing, and they would sure jazz up any sandwich for a get together, picnic, or just for family night!
I think that this would be a very interesting bun to make. It would change the entire taste of a hamburger on a bun and I would love to try it.
Pretzels are amazing and loved at our house. I can easily see where a pretzel would make a great bun for burgers. My daughter likes it for turkey sandwiches. Although, with today being PB&J Day maybe upgrade it by putting it on a pretzel bun. Sounds good to me! Thanks for the recipe.
I can see pb&J on a pretzel bun and agree it would be quite an upgrade from white bread. Shelley
These sound really good. I have never tried a pretzel bun before.
I’ve heard of pretzel bun burgers but I’ve never tried one. My family is a huge fan of pretzels so looking forward to trying this recipe.
I love pretzels…the dough is wonderful! I can see where these would go great with burgers, sandwiches, cheese dip, or just eat one plain.