Homemade Pretzel Buns

Homemade Pretzel Buns

Ingredients

1/2 C Water
1/2 C Milk
2 T Butter, soft
3 C Flour all-purpose
2 T Brown Sugar
2 1/4 tea Instant Yeast
2 tea Salt
1 Egg separated 
Cornmeal
3/4 C Baking Soda

To make the buns combine water, milk, butter and heat in microwave for 45 seconds. 

Next, add the instant yeast and let stand for 5 mins to proof. 

Then add the yolk and dry ingredients. Knead together for 5 minutes to completely mix all ingredients together. 

Let rise for 1 hour in a warm place in the kitchen. Or place in a warmed oven of 150 with a towel or light covering. 

Heat a pop of water to boiling. Add the baking soda to the water. 

Divide dough into small bun sizes. Your choice of how big or small.

Form ball in your hand and then pull the top to the bottom to make a smooth finished top. 

Make all pieces before going to the next step. 

Then add two or three buns to your baking soda water mixture. Boil in water for 30 seconds a side. This helps give your pretzels their nice dark and shiny look.

Remove from water and drain to remove excess water. Place on cornmeal cookie sheet.  The baking soda will make them stick even to a greased pan. I've found this works wonders. Slice a small slit in the tops of the buns lengthwise. 

Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes. Remove when they are your desired golden brown. 

Eat with dip or use to make a killer sandwich with pulled pork or your favorite lunch meat.