Pretzel Buns
Elevate your meals with these delightful homemade Pretzel Buns that feature a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. Perfect for brunch, game day, or casual snacking, these buns offer a unique flavor profile that pairs beautifully with various fillings. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also fun to make. Enjoy the hands-on experience of shaping the dough and baking it to perfection. Whether used for sandwiches or served alongside dips, these Pretzel Buns are sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 Pretzel Buns 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Pretzel salt for topping
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup baking soda
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, melted butter, yeast, and brown sugar. Stir gently.
- Add flour and salt; mix until a rough dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 pieces; shape each into a bun.
- Boil water and carefully add baking soda; boil each bun for about 30 seconds on each side using a slotted spoon.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange boiled buns on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with pretzel salt, and bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://yayarecipes.com/pretzel-buns/