Homemade Pretzel Buns
These Homemade Pretzel Buns are soft, chewy, and perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or sliders. Learn how to make easy bakery-style pretzel buns from scratch with a classic baking soda bath.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp yeast
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg beaten
- Course Sea Salt
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, yeast, and butter in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the salt and 4 1/2 cups flour. Mix until combined. knead using the stand mixer for 3-4 minutes or by hand for 8-10 minutes. add in more flour a little at a time if needed.
- Oil a bowl, add the dough and turn to coat with the oil. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a flat surface. Divide the dough into 2-2.5 oz pieces, Roll each piece into a round ball. let rest for 45 minutes.
- Bring water to a boil and carefully add the baking soda. It will boil over, so add slowly and be careful!
- Gently press the pretzel buns down to your desired burger bun height and then Boil the pretzel rolls in the water solution in batches. Remove with a large slotted spoon. Place buns on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Make sure they are not touching.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash and season liberally with the salt. Place bake at 425 F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1461mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg
