Pretzel Buns

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I found these when I was looking for a Pretzel Roll recipe.  My boys like to put their sandwiches, on them.  They are usually pretty expensive, at my store (Figuring I go through 2-4 per day.), AND my store was out, the other day!  So, Deuce and I tried our hand at Pretzel Buns.  (I had made pretzels, before, but not larger bun ones.)
They don't look too pretty, but they taste great, and I even ate a piece of one with just mustard.  YUM!


Perfect Chewy Pretzel Buns
 
 
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2½ teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 14 ounces (approximately 2¾ cups) bread flour (We used All Purpose flour.  It is what we had.)
  • 1½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 quarts water
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • coarse sea salt
Instructions
  1. Whisk together the water, yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow the mixture to proof for 6 minutes.
  2. While the yeast is proofing, whisk/sift together the flour and sea salt. Then, add it to the yeast mixture.
  3. Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together and then turn the speed up to medium-low and mix for 3 minutes. Turn the speed up to medium and mix for another 2 minutes.
  4. Form the dough into a tight ball and place into a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to double in size, approximately 40 minutes. Remove the towel and punch down the dough.
  5. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Using a kitchen scale, divide the dough into 8 3-ounce balls (one will be slightly under 3 ounces). Roll each ball tightly and pinch the bottoms. Place the balls pinched side down on the baking sheet, cover with a towel and allow the dough to rise for another 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring the 4 quarts of water to a boil with the baking soda. In batches, cook the rolls for 30 seconds per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto a clean, greased baking sheet (do not use parchment paper or the rolls will stick).
  7. Whisk together the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash on top of each roll and sprinkle generously with coarse sea salt.
  8. Using a sharp knife, slice an X in the top of each roll.
  9. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown on top.
 

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