Pretzel Sandwich Buns
""Soft pretzels are always a favorite. We've discovered that their distinctive texture and flavor also complements many varieties of sandwich fillings. In particular, we like these buns with a generous scoop of maple-mustard chicken salad." From King Arthur. Total time is about 2 hrs."
photo by Linajjac
- Ready In:
- 47mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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10
ingredients
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DOUGH
- 414.03 ml warm water
- 29.58 ml unsalted butter
- 3.69 ml salt
- 1064.65 ml all-purpose flour
- 59.14 ml nonfat dry milk powder
- 9.85 ml instant yeast
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TOPPING
- coarse sea salt
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WATER BATH
- 1892.0 ml water
- 14.79 ml salt
- 59.14 ml baking soda
directions
- Mix and knead the dough ingredients — by hand, mixer, or bread machine — to make a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
- Allow the dough to rise in a lightly greased bowl, covered, for about 1 hour, until doubled. Gently deflate the dough, and transfer it to a lightly greased work surface.
- Divide the dough into 10 pieces and shape each piece into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a lightly greased baking sheet, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the water bath: Bring the water, salt, and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
- Drop 5 dough balls at a time into the water bath.
- Cook for 30 seconds, flip over, and cook for 30 seconds longer. Using a slotted spoon, return the buns to the baking sheet.
- Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut 1/2"-deep crosses into the center of each bun. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake the buns for 20 to 24 minutes, or until they're a deep-dark brown. Remove them from the oven, and transfer to a rack to cool.
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Reviews
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Nice recipe! But I was surprised to see no sugar? I added a tablespoon of brown sugar. I’ve made many pretzel bread recipes & all called for sugar. That said, I’d make again! TY!
