Homemade Pretzel Buns
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Golden, glossy, and perfectly chewy, these homemade pretzel buns are surprisingly easy to make. They feature a classic soft pretzel crust and a tender crumb, making them perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed warm with butter.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Combine warm water, yeast, melted butter, bread flour, and salt in a stand mixer, and knead with a dough hook for 6-7 minutes. → Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled, then divide into 8 pieces and shape into smooth balls. → Boil the buns in a water bath with baking soda and sugar for 20-30 seconds per side, then transfer to a lined baking sheet. → Brush with egg wash, score an 'X' on top, sprinkle with coarse pretzel salt, and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Combine warm water, yeast, melted butter, bread flour, and salt in a stand mixer, and knead with a dough hook for 6-7 minutes. → Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled, then divide into 8 pieces and shape into smooth balls. → Boil the buns in a water bath with baking soda and sugar for 20-30 seconds per side, then transfer to a lined baking sheet. → Brush with egg wash, score an 'X' on top, sprinkle with coarse pretzel salt, and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
Introduction
Golden, glossy, and perfectly chewy, these homemade pretzel buns are surprisingly easy to make. They feature a classic soft pretzel crust and a tender crumb, making them perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed warm with butter.
Step 1
In a stand mixer bowl, combine the warm water, instant yeast, and melted butter. Mix on low speed for 1 minute using the whisk attachment to combine.
Step 2
Switch the whisk attachment to the flat beater/paddle attachment. Add the bread flour and sea salt into the bowl, then mix on low speed until a rough dough begins to form.
Step 3
Switch to the dough hook attachment. Knead the dough on medium-low speed for 6 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and clears the sides of the bowl.
Step 4
Check the dough's texture (it should spring back lightly when poked). Grease the mixer bowl with cooking spray, place the dough inside, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 5
Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a flat circle, then use a knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 equal wedges.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Ensure the water for yeast is warm (ideally between 110°F-115°F) so it activates properly without killing the yeast.
Do not worry if the buns look wrinkly and sticky after boiling; they will expand, smooth out, and develop a beautiful crust during baking.
Using bread flour instead of all-purpose flour is highly recommended to achieve the signature chewy texture of classic soft pretzels.
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