Soft Pretzel Buns
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Tailgating Snacks Month is so much fun around my house! We’re talking about all these super yummy ideas, and my husband is really getting into all these snacks! (I guess that’s not really a big surprise! I mean, who doesn’t love a tasty snack!)
How will you eat your Pretzel Buns?
These Soft Pretzel Buns are not only super delicious, but they’re versatile. Eat them as fun dinner rolls with some soup or stew. Eat them as a tailgating snack while watching the game. Or, eat them as hamburger buns for your next burger (that’s a little hint as what I’ll do with them next).
Check out my recipe for Corn Fritter Sliders with Avocado on Pretzel Buns here.
Make them in a bread machine if you want
They’re really easy to make, especially if you have a bread machine
Then, let the machine do all the kneading and rising for you.
Also, here’s a great tip from a friend of mine: The machine helps keep cat fur out of the dough, because it has a closed top. So, if you have fur babies, the bread machine is a great way to go! (thanks Kat, for the tip!)
The other piece of baking equipment that I highly recommend is a Siplat
Pretzel Salt
I have a small jar with pretzel salt in my cupboard. I used to buy those frozen soft pretzels that you bake up yourself, and they always come with a packet of pretzel salt.
I never want my pretzels as salty as they seem to think people want, so I never used the full packet. Over the years I saved the salt in a jar and now I have a nice little stash of the granules.
If you don’t have pretzel salt already, Amazon sells it: pretzel salt
These soft pretzel buns are super fun and impressive. You just want to grab one and nosh on it!
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Soft Pretzel Buns Recipe
Soft Pretzel Buns
Delicious soft pretzel buns - great on their own, for burgers, sliders, anything!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup warm water 110°F
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast not instant rise yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cups baking soda
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- Pretzel salt for sprinkling
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add the water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let rest 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
Add the flour, salt, and melted butter, and mix using the dough hook, until combined well. Cover with plastic wrap, and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Punch the dough down and turn it onto a clean, lightly floured surface.
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silpat, and set aside. Cut the dough in quarters, then, cut each quarter in thirds, making 12 pieces.
Take a piece of dough and form a ball; smooth ball by pulling the sides to the center and pinching the bottom to seal.
Place the ball, pinched side down on the prepared baking sheet, with 1-inch between each roll. Cover dough balls with a clean cotton towel, and allow to rest in a warm place for 30 minutes until they rise & double in side.
Place the oven rack in the middle position, and preheat oven to 425° F.
In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a low boil. Slowly and carefully add the baking soda, making sure that it doesn’t boil over as you add the baking soda to the water. Lower the heat to a simmer.
Place 2-3 rolls at a time into the poaching liquid, seam side down. Poach for 30 seconds. Carefully turn the roll over and poach for another 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon to the lined sheet pan, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining rolls.
Using a pastry brush, brush each roll with the beaten egg, making sure to coat all sides completely. Sprinkle each roll with pretzel salt. Using a sharp straight edged knife, cut a slash or an “X” shape in the top of each roll. Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Pretzel Buns can also be made in a bread machine. Add all wet ingredients to the bowl of the machine. Add dry ingredients to top, finishing with yeast. Set machine to dough setting, and start. Once machine is done, remove dough from machine, continue with step 3.
Adapted from My Life as a Mrs.
Jodee says
October 7, 2014 at 11:45 amThese Soft Pretzel Buns look awesome! So fresh and delicious…what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
October 7, 2014 at 12:39 pmBeautiful job on this Debi! They look perfect and I really want some of these now! Perfect for any sandwich or burger.
delphineefortin says
October 7, 2014 at 1:11 pmI love the idea od baking some pretzel buns! Pretzel are so good. I need to try your recipe, it looks amazing!
Masshole Mommy says
October 7, 2014 at 1:43 pmThis is something I never would’ve thought to make myself at home. I love it though and will definitely be trying it!
grabaplate says
October 7, 2014 at 2:18 pmGorgeous! I just LOVE these 🙂
ChristianGal (@RealCouponDiva) says
October 7, 2014 at 3:25 pmthey LOOK delicious! 😀
Dan from Platter Talk says
October 7, 2014 at 3:58 pmThese buns are rockin’! Nicely done 🙂
Travel Blogger says
October 7, 2014 at 4:01 pmOh my gosh yum! I love making these for burgers.
Michelle F. says
October 7, 2014 at 4:52 pmThose look so good. I love pretzel anything!
Heather says
October 7, 2014 at 5:53 pmmmmmm! Yummy! I would love to have a bread machine. I wonder if my husband would let me have another kitchen gadget?
Mama to 5 BLessings says
October 7, 2014 at 6:56 pmThese look really good! Sounds good hot and fresh out of the oven!
gussiedupcf says
October 7, 2014 at 9:42 pmUmm these look amazing!! I will definitely need to make these:)
Patty Haxton Anderson says
October 8, 2014 at 8:20 amYou’re making me want a bread machine! These looks so good. And yes, burger buns.
Culinary Ginger says
October 8, 2014 at 8:30 amI love these. I can only imagine how amazing your kitchen smelled when they were baking. I am stunned by your buns 🙂
Debi says
October 8, 2014 at 8:46 amCulinary Ginger, I do work hard to have nice looking buns 😉
Tamala Baldwin says
October 8, 2014 at 10:57 amWOW! How delicious does this look!!! YUMMY 🙂
Stephen S. says
October 8, 2014 at 11:05 amGreat pics and post. I love any kind of buns. I might also love these pretzel buns.
Margit Crane (@GiftedWithADD) says
October 8, 2014 at 11:17 amThis is my first time on your site. It’s beautiful and your dishes all look delectable!
Kristin says
October 8, 2014 at 11:57 amOh my goodness, those look ridiculously delicious!
taranoland says
October 8, 2014 at 12:01 pmSimply the most gorgeous looking pretzel buns, my mouth is watering!!
Debra says
October 8, 2014 at 12:22 pmI have never tried a pretzel bun. They look so good!
dishofdailylife says
October 8, 2014 at 1:20 pmThese are beautiful — they really look good! Your kitchen must smell so good when they are baking! I’ve only had store bought…I am sure these are so much better!
Nicole Neverman says
October 8, 2014 at 2:01 pmThese pretzel buns look perfect!! I bet they are really delicious. I love making breads so I am looking forward to giving this a go 🙂
Nicky says
October 8, 2014 at 5:03 pmFantastic recipe Debi. I like pretzel rolls with stews and for sliders. I’m looking forward to trying these.
katrinagehman says
October 8, 2014 at 6:21 pmi love prezel buns. those look so good.
ElenaElena says
October 8, 2014 at 10:45 pmThese pretzel buns look amazing! I am looking forward trying your recipe 🙂
Allison says
October 9, 2014 at 6:01 amDebi, these are just beautiful!!! I LOVE soft pretzels but I’ve never attempted to make them at home. Love the idea of the bun–so much more multi-purpose. That pretzel salt on top? OMG. I’m a salt fanatic!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
October 9, 2014 at 3:18 pmThese are probably the best looking pretzels buns I have ever seen. I have never made my own buns before so I am definitely inspired now to recreate your recipe. Thanks for sharing it!
Rebecca Hubbell says
October 9, 2014 at 5:02 pmThis recipe is awesome, i can’t eat burgers without a pretzel bun now! I can’t wait to try this one out!
Healing Tomato says
October 14, 2014 at 3:09 pmThis Pretzel buns are hundred times better than any store bought buns. I didn’t realize how easy it is to make them. Can’t wait to try them.
swathi says
August 17, 2015 at 8:58 amBeautiful soft pretzel buns, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning and tweeting.
April J Harris (@apriljharris) says
August 18, 2015 at 3:53 amI adore pretzel buns – they are one of my favourite kinds of bread! These look so good! I was so pleased to see the bread machine option too, Debi. Pinned and shared. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Laura Smith says
October 24, 2016 at 7:26 pmJust an FYI if you’re using a bread machine DO NOT add ALL wet and dry ingredients. Leave out the egg and the baking soda. I’ve already messed up my dough and had to start over twice. -_- Should have read all the way through the instructions first.
Kayla says
September 19, 2017 at 1:17 pmI made your pretzel buns today my husband loves pretzel anything. We are going to use them for French dip sandwiches so excited. According to my husband it only makes 11 tho cuz I ate one before he got home 🙂
Debi says
September 19, 2017 at 1:50 pmKayla, that’s awesome! Thanks so much! It’s been a long time since I’ve made these, and I think I need to make them again! Thanks so much for taking the time to write me such a wonderful comment.
Meg says
November 7, 2017 at 7:53 pmI just made this today (first attempt at pretzel buns) and they turned out SOOOO GOOOOD! Although step 2 in the instructions say to mix until combined then cover, I kneaded for about 15 min. I’m pretty novice at bread making still but I feel like that’s pretty crucial for a good turnout? Also I chose to make 6 buns instead of 12 and they turned out perfect size for my hamburgers! Thank you for this recipe, it is definitely going in my cookbook!
J says
March 18, 2019 at 7:08 pmMake these vegan by using vegan butter and replacing egg wash with a bush of melted coconut oil.
Lamb says
April 5, 2019 at 6:20 pmI am currently making theseand I’m excited! It took a while for the dough to come together and I had to add a little more moisture, but they’re looking about ready to poach! Thanks for sharing! I use a stand mixer or my own two hands, and the reward is always there. Scratch it the BEST!
Moose burgers tomorrow!