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A tray of vegan pretzel buns that have different designs scored into the top.
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Vegan Pretzel Buns

These easy homemade vegan pretzel buns are soft and buttery and just 6 ingredients! You'll be shocked how simple to make yet loaded with flavor they are.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Rise Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 buns
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Andrew Bernard

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3 ½ - 4 cups flour (we prefer bread, can use all-purpose or whole wheat)
  • 1 package instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoon = 1 package)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoon vegan cane sugar
  • 1 ½ cups dairy free milk (or water)
  • ¼ cup vegan butter, melted (not hot) (Optional), more for brushing

For the bath

Topping

  • ⅓ cup dairy free butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • coarse salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.  Then, add in the dairy free milk and butter.
  • Using a spatula, fold until mostly combined.  Sprinkle a little more flour if needed to not be sticky and form a ball.  
  • Once ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place until doubled. 
  • After the rise, punch the dough down.
    Remove the dough into a lightly floured surface. Use a scale to cut and measure 8 equal pieces. Grab a piece and fold the ends under shaping into a ball. Then roll the dough into a ball.Place on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining pieces.
    Cover and let rise again until about doubled in size. About 45-60 mins. 
  • After second rise preheat to 400 F over and prep baking tray with parchment paper. 
  • Bring about 2 quarts (8 cups) of water to a boil in a large pot. Add baking soda (be careful as water will rush to the top of the pot) and sugar to the pot and stir until dissolved. 
  • Add dough in batches (2-3 at a time) and let boil for 20-30 secs. Remove and let excess water drip off then place onto your baking sheet. Brush with butter/sugar mixture and cut crosses into the top. Now sprinkle course salt on top.
  • Place in the oven to bake for 20-25 mins.

Notes

*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free notes
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bun | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg