Pretzel Buns
Serves 8
60 mins prep
20 mins cook
80 mins total
These soft, homemade pretzel buns have that traditional pretzel taste and are perfect for sandwiches and burgers or enjoyed plain. The recipe yields 8 buns, with a dough that includes bread flour, water, yeast, and butter, among other ingredients.
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1: Combine all dough ingredients except for butter. Knead until no dry spots remain. 2: Incorporate the butter and knead until smooth. 3: Shape the dough into a ball, place it into a bowl, cover, and let it proof for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size. 4: Divide the dough into 8 equal sections and shape them into balls. Gently flatten using your hand or a rolling pin. 5: Place the buns onto individual sheets of parchment paper, cover, and proof for 30-45 minutes or until they are noticeably puffy. 6: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a well-ventilated area, whisk the water and lye together until the solution turns clear. 7: Using gloves, submerge each bun into the lye bath for a couple of seconds, then transfer the pretzel onto a lined baking sheet. 8: Score the tops of each pretzel and top with coarse pretzel salt. 9: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pretzels are a deep golden brown color.
