Caffeine Free Pretzel Buns

Soft on the inside, deeply bronzed and chewy on the outside, these pretzel buns deliver that signature bakery-style crust that makes every sandwich or burger feel like a serious upgrade. The secret is a two-part alkaline trick: baking soda is toasted in the oven first to boost its pH, then dissolved into a simmering bath that each bun gets dipped in before baking. That extra step is what creates the dark mahogany color, the satisfying chew, and the bold, slightly tangy pretzel flavor you just can't fake any other way. Every ingredient here — flour, yeast, butter, egg, salt — is naturally free of caffeine, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. A generous brush of beaten egg and a shower of coarse pretzel salt before they hit the oven gives each bun that glossy, crackly finish you'd expect from a proper pretzel shop. They come out of the oven smelling absolutely incredible, and that hollow tap on the bottom when they're done is one of the most satisfying sounds in home baking. Let them cool just long enough to handle, then pile them high with whatever you love most.

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