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 am addicted to pretzel crisps and chocolate so I would definitely have to get dark chocolate pretzel crisps.
I would like to try the Kirkland Peanut Butter Pretzels. I like pretzels and peanut butter. It sounds like a good combo.
I would love to try this i love pretzels
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The pretzel product I would most like to try would have to be the Snyder’s of Hanover 100 Calorie Packs Variety Pretzels because I count calories and really love how these packs are already portioned perfectly for my daily diet. I also really like that this is a variety pack!
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I want to try the Snyder’s of Hanover Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods
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I love the pretzel chips. I love to eat them with any kind of dips. It adds extra flavor.
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I want the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Pieces, Honey Mustard since I like honey mustard and it’s a good change from the usual
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I’d like to try the Pretzel Rods- I’ve seen some cute recipes for dipping and decorating them! Thanks!
I would like to try Pretzel Crisps because they look like a light snack that still has that great Pretzel flavor. I, also, like that you can easily spread something on top.
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I love, love, love Pretzels!! It was too hard to choose just 1, so I’d love to try the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Variety Pack, 36 Count 🙂
I would like to try the Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Variety Pack, 36 Count for hubby’s lunch. They would make a great snack for him during the day.
The Snyder’s of Hanover Mini Pretzels Canister are so delicious.