Golden Twist Pretzel Bun
Elevate your burger experience with this chewy and slightly salty pretzel bun. The golden, crunchy crust perfectly complements the juicy patty and adds a unique twist to your favorite burger recipe. This recipe will revolutionize your burger game!
ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup baking soda
- Coarse salt, for topping
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2.
Add flour, kosher salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Knead for about 8 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
- 3.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 4.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten slightly to form a bun shape.
- 6.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil each bun for 30 seconds on each side. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7.
Sprinkle the buns with coarse salt, then make a few shallow slits on the top to give them the pretzel look.
- 8.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the buns have a deep golden crust.
- 9.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing and using for your favorite burgers.