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Homemade pretzel buns just\u00a0may be your ticket to throwing the summer\u2019s best cookout. Where a regular hamburger bun is seen merely as a vessel for a patty and all the toppings, pretzel buns offer a fresh take and a flavorful experience.<\/p>\n
Here, a pretzel\u2019s<\/a> deep mahogany hue, signature chew and salty topping meet a hamburger bun\u2019s rounded shape and squashy texture. Treat pretzel buns just as you would hamburger buns: Leave them soft and bouncy, or butter and toast them for extra flavor. Either way, these pretzel buns will make epic hamburgers at your next cookout.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, warm water, sugar, softened butter, egg, active dry yeast and salt. You can use a large bowl with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment.<\/p>\n Transfer the dough to a floured surface, then knead it until smooth and elastic. Place the ball of dough in a large greased bowl, turning once to coat the top of the dough ball. Let the dough rise until doubled, 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> How can you tell if the dough is kneaded enough<\/a>? Use the windowpane test! Pinch off a bit of dough and stretch it between your fingers. If the dough rips, it needs a little more kneading. If the dough stretches without breaking and you can look through it like a windowpane, it\u2019s good to go!<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Using a bench knife or sharp chef\u2019s knife, divide the dough into eight equal pieces.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> If you prefer, you can use a digital scale to divide the dough equally by weight instead of eyeballing it.<\/p>\n Shape each piece of dough into a ball. Place the dough balls 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover the dough balls with storage wrap or clean tea towels so they don\u2019t dry out, and let them rest until the dough has doubled, about one hour longer.<\/p>\n In a Dutch oven, bring 10 cups of water to a boil, then add the baking soda. Drop the dough balls, one at a time, into the boiling water, top side down. Boil the dough for 30 seconds.<\/p>\n Remove the dough with a slotted spoon and onto greased baking sheets.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Don\u2019t skip this step! Boiling the dough in a baking soda bath creates the pretzel\u2019s signature color and chew.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk and water together until homogenous, then brush the egg wash over the rolls.<\/p>\n With a sharp knife, score an “X” into the top of each roll about 1\/2-inch deep. If desired, sprinkle the rolls with pretzel salt.<\/p>\n Slide the baking sheets into the oven and bake the pretzels until they\u2019re well-browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove the pretzel buns from the pans and place them on wire racks to cool to room temperature.<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time to use them! Slice the pretzel buns in half and build your epic burger, or serve them as rolls with dinner.<\/p>\n Allow the pretzel buns to cool completely to room temperature, then store them in a zip-top bag at room temperature for up to three days. Keep in mind, though, that the pretzel salt will dry them out a bit as the days go on. If you don\u2019t think you\u2019ll eat all the pretzel buns the same day they\u2019re made, I would omit the pretzel salt.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze pretzel buns. Bake the pretzel buns as directed, leaving the pretzel salt off. Cool the buns completely to room temperature, then store them in a zip-top bag in the freezer for up to two months. When you\u2019re ready to enjoy them again, no need to thaw the buns. Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush them with melted butter, top them with the pretzel salt, then bake in a 350\u00b0 oven until warmed through, 10 to 20 minutes. If you\u2019re not adding the pretzel salt, then just let the pretzel buns thaw at room temperature.<\/p>\n Yes, you can make pretzel buns ahead of time. The day before serving, make the pretzel buns as directed in the recipe, but omit the pretzel salt topping. Once the pretzel buns are baked, allow them to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer the buns to a zip-top bag and store them at room temperature.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to add the pretzel salt topping, wait to add it just before serving. Otherwise, the salt will draw out moisture and make the pretzel buns wrinkly. To add the pretzel salt just before serving, place the pretzel buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then brush the tops with melted butter. Sprinkle the pretzel salt on top and place the pretzel buns in a 350\u00b0 oven until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Yes, you can shape pretzel buns into hot dog buns<\/a> for hot dogs and bratwursts. After shaping the eight pieces of divided dough into balls, flatten the balls into discs 6 inches in diameter. Roll each disc into a log, then pinch the ends to seal. Place one log in front of you horizontally, and with your pinky fingers on the work surface behind the log, push it toward you using friction between your pinkies and the work surface. This will smooth out the log.<\/p>\n Place your thumbs and the inside of your hand on the front part of the log and, using the same friction, go backward to smooth out the log a bit more. Cover the buns with storage wrap so they don\u2019t dry out and let them rest for 15 minutes. Then, follow the same boiling and baking steps as described in the recipe.<\/p>\n Use pretzel buns as the vessels for hamburgers, cheeseburgers, or ham and cheese sandwiches. They\u2019re perfect alongside cozy winter soups<\/a> or lighter spring soups<\/a>. Or, just serve pretzel buns alongside any regular dinner for a serious upgrade, even if it\u2019s just Wednesday.<\/p>\n Your pretzel buns most likely did not rise because the active dry yeast was not properly proofed. The water needs to be warm enough to activate the yeast, so be sure to temperature-check the water before adding it to the dough. Also, check for an expiry date on the yeast\u2019s packaging. Always make sure your yeast isn\u2019t expired, especially if it\u2019s been hanging out in your pantry for a while.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hosting a cookout? Bake a batch of these pretzel buns the morning of so they’re ready to serve with freshly grilled hamburgers. 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Step 4: Shape and let rise<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Boil the pretzels<\/h3>\n
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Step 6: Prep the pretzels for the oven<\/h3>\n
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Step 7: Bake<\/h3>\n
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Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Pretzel Buns<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze pretzel buns?<\/h3>\n
Can you make pretzel buns ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Pretzel Bun Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can you shape pretzel buns into hot dog buns?<\/h3>\n
How should you serve pretzel buns?<\/h3>\n
Why didn\u2019t my pretzel buns rise?<\/h3>\n