Soft, chewy pretzel buns perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or enjoying on their own. These buns have a delightful golden-brown crust and a distinctive pretzel flavor.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 80 g baking soda
- 600 g bread flour
- coarse sea salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 25 g granulated sugar
- 10 g kosher salt
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 360 ml warm water
- 2000 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
Step 2
Add the bread flour, kosher salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form.
Step 3
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 6
In a large pot, bring the 8 cups of water and baking soda to a boil.
Step 7
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
Step 8
Carefully place each dough ball into the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 9
Brush each bun with the egg yolk mixture and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Step 10
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 11
Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.