Easy Pretzel Buns

I have been seeing these everywhere. Pretzel Buns on menus as far as the eye can see.  I have yet to order one, but I had to know what all the fuss was about! So I decided to whip up a batch of my own.

These are super easy pretzel buns because I used freezer bread dough. Hey, this is A Few “Short Cuts”, what did you expect? You could totally use your favorite bread dough recipe, but I didn’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. I like this Bridgford dough because it comes in 3 – 1 lb loaves. That makes it super easy to separate and make smaller batches if you want.

After it thaws you cut each loaf into 4 equal pieces.  Each package will make 12 buns, but you don’t have to make them all at once.

I just took each 1/4 of a loaf and shaped it into a bun with my hands. You are going to want to use a bit of flour on your hands so the dough doesn’t stick.  Let the buns raise on a grease pan for about 30 minutes.

While the are raising bring water and baking soda to a SIMMER in a large pot with straight sides and preheat oven to 375.

Easy Pretzel Buns

Print Rate Pin Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings :12

Ingredients

• 1 Package of Bridgeford Frozen Bread Dough (loaves)
• Kosher Salt
• 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp waterBoiling solution
• 3 quarts water
• 3/4 cup baking soda

Instructions

• Separate the loaves inside the bridgeford frozen dough package and allow them to thaw. You can also use your favorite homemade bread dough recipe if you choose.
• Slice each loaf into 4 equal pieces and form each into a roll.
• Let rise on greased foil cover sheet for 20-30 minute until nice and puffy.
• Meanwhile, bring water and baking soda to a SIMMER in large pot and pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place rolls in the water and simmer 1 minute then flip and simmer 1 minute more.
• Drain and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rolls.
• Brush rolls with egg white and sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Slash decoratively with a SHARP blade.
• Bake until 'pretzel' brown, about 12-15 minutes.

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Amanda Carlisle

Amanda is a busy mom of 3 that is constantly on the lookout for shortcuts to add more happiness to the day. She loves creating recipes, printables, DIY, and sharing family fun tips with you.