The softest Pretzel Buns/Rolls | Germany’s Best

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while bread flour can provide better texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is often cheaper.

coarse sea salt

🥗Healthier: kosher salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Kosher salt is less processed while table salt is more economical.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthier egg substitute while aquafaba (chickpea water) is a cost-effective vegan option.

In a bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast; let it sit until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour and salt.

Add the yeast mixture and softened butter to the flour mixture; knead until a soft dough forms.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Bring water to a boil and add baking soda to it.

Shape the risen dough into buns and boil each bun in the baking soda water for about 30 seconds.

Remove the buns and place them on a baking sheet.

Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and bake until golden brown.

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