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 love sour dough pretzels, so I’d go with the San Francisco sour dough pretzels.
I’d like to try the Special K White Fudge Pretzels. The combination of salty pretzels with white fudge sounds yummy.
I would love to try the SweetGourmet Asher’s Gourmet Pretzels, 1Lb (Assorted Gourmet Pretzels – Sampler) They all look so good!
Snyder’s of Hanover 100 Calorie Packs Variety Pretzels, 19.8 Ounce look good to me thanks..
I’d like the Snyder’s 40 oz mini pretzels. YUM 🙂
I would like to try Snyder’s of Hanover 100 Calorie Packs Mini Pretzels. As much as I dislike individually packaged snacks, these would be a time saver and encourage me to eat a little better. They are not greasy like chips. Convenient size for a quick pick me up
The Philadelphia soft pretzels. they are so good with mustard.
I’d like to try Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels, Sticks, 0.9 Ounce, 10 count. The 100 calorie portion bags make it easier not to overeat.
i would love the Special K Fudge Pretzels,6-0.74 oz pouches, so good! these are great for party’s and summer time fun. thanks for the giveaway!
I can’t have any wheat so I couldn’t actually eat them but I’d get the San Francisco Sourdough Pretzels 1.474kg Jar for my mother’s husband…he loves snacks.
Especially ones that come in a huge container. 🙂
thanks!
We love the Snyder’s of Hanover Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel Pieces so that’s what I would get.
I like to try the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Variety Pack, 1.5 Ounce,…. I like the different varieties.
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I would like to try the Unique Pretzels Splits. I have never tried before and would love to try them.
I would love to get the Snyder’s of Hanover 100 Calorie Packs Variety Pretzels because they are individually portioned and only 100 calories! It would make for a perfect snack.
I would like to have the Snack Factory, Original Pretzel Crisps for a summer party we are having soon.
I’d like to try the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Variety Pack because I like different flavors.
I would love to try the peanut butter pretzels. I would love to try these because I love a sweet and salty treat and I think my kids would enjoy this also and I could sneak a little protein in 😉
I would like to have the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods, 27 Ounce because I like the old fashioned best.
The SweetGourmet Asher’s Gourmet Pretzels look amazing