Coconut Free Pretzel Buns

Few things beat a freshly baked pretzel bun straight from the oven — that deep mahogany crust, the chewy interior, and the satisfying crunch of coarse salt on top. The secret here is a baked baking soda bath, which cranks up the alkalinity and gives each bun that signature pretzel tang and dark, glossy exterior you just can't fake. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward: flour, butter, yeast, water, an egg, and salt — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. For anyone navigating tree nut or tropical oil sensitivities, store-bought pretzel products can be a minefield of unexpected additives, so making these from scratch puts you fully in control. The process is more approachable than it looks — a stand mixer does the heavy lifting on the dough, and the boiling step takes less than a minute per bun. Pile them with burgers, slice them for sandwiches, or eat one warm with a little mustard and call it a meal.

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