Pretzel Buns: A Soft, Chewy, and Delicious Recipe for Your Next BBQ!
Have you ever had a soft, chewy, and salty pretzel bun? If not, you’re in for a real treat! This recipe will show you how to make your own fresh, hot, and delicious pretzel buns from scratch. And the best part? You don’t even have to leave your kitchen!
Pretzel buns are a staple at many German and Bavarian-style restaurants and are perfect for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, or even just as a snack on their own. They’re easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients. So, let’s get started!
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π₯ Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir until the yeast and sugar are dissolved.
- Add the flour and melted butter to the bowl and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450Β°F.
- In a large pot, bring the 10 cups of water to a boil. Add the baking soda and stir until it is dissolved.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 12 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- Twist the ropes into a pretzel shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the buns with the beaten egg and sprinkle them with coarse salt.
- Bake the buns for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Serve the pretzel buns warm with your favorite toppings, such as mustard, cheese, or ketchup.
π Top tip
We hope you enjoy making and eating these delicious pretzel buns as much as we do! They’re perfect for your next BBQ, game day party, or just as a tasty snack. And who knows, you may just become the go-to person for all things pretzel buns! Happy cooking!
π Recipe
Pretzel Buns Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir until the yeast and sugar are dissolved.
- Add the flour and melted butter to the bowl and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450Β°F.
- In a large pot, bring the 10 cups of water to a boil. Add the baking soda and stir until it is dissolved.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 12 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- Twist the ropes into a pretzel shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the buns with the beaten egg and sprinkle them with coarse salt.
- Bake the buns for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Serve the pretzel buns warm with your favorite toppings, such as mustard, cheese, or ketchup.
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