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 choose the SweetGourmet Asher’s Gourmet Pretzels. I love sweets and most of the pretzels are chocolate covered.
Pretzel Crisps love the everything flavor
these go so wonderful with humus
The Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps Dark Chocolate Crunch, because if it’s not chocolate, it’s crap.
I love sourdough pretzels, so Utz Sourdough Nuggets Pretzels Barrel, 52 Ounce would be great! Of course, I would need help with these!
I would love to chow down on the Annie’s Homegrown Organic Snack Mix.
I would try the Unique pretzel splits. I like eating itty bitty pieces at a time rather than a whole pretzel which would fill me up too quickly.
We love pretzels, normally just the plain, but I would love to try the Unique Pretzels Splits, Extra Dark, 11 Ounce (Pack of 12). Never heard of anything like that.
The Utz Pub Mix Barrel would be good for a party!
I would love to try their Pretzel Snaps 40 oz. Jar. Love their products!
I’ve been eating Snyder’s for years. My favorite is the butter snaps. I would like to try the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Honey Mustard and Onion. I’m going to try to look for these when I go grocery shopping this week. I hope my grocery store carries this flavor.
I want to try Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Pretzel because I have never had one and I bet they taste great
I would prefer the plain ones. I am not big on fancy food.
Marilyn
I like the 36 count of Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Variety Pack. Not only is it portion controlled packages but a good variety so I don’t get bored with one flavor.
I would like the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Variety Pack, 36 Count because Snyder’s pretzels are amazing!
I would like to try the Special K White Fudge Pretzels, 4.44 Ounce. They sound tasty and healthy! 🙂
I would like to try the Hanover Pretzel Pieces in honey mustard. Honey mustard is my favorite.
I would like to try the San Francisco Sourdough Pretzels, because they sounds delicious.
I want to try the SweetGourmet Asher’s Gourmet Pretzels, 1Lb (Assorted Gourmet Pretzels – Sampler) because it looks delicious.
wow! those buns look good! I can’t wait to try that recipe, looks easy! On amazon, I’d get the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods, 27 Ounce because I love to make chocolate dipped pretzels!!
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Honey Mustard and Onion always my favorite yummy