Pretzel Hamburger Bun Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Baking Soda Solution
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
- 2
Adding Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the warm water and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Kneading the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Prepping the Baking Soda Solution
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the baking soda carefully (it will bubble).
- 6
Shaping the Buns
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- 7
Boiling the Buns
Gently drop each ball into the boiling baking soda solution for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 8
Egg Wash and Topping
Remove the buns from the solution and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each bun with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- 9
Baking the Buns
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the buns for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Cooling
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the buns cool on a wire rack before serving.