Pretzel Sandwich Buns

Name: Pretzel Sandwich Buns
Ingredients: DOUGH; 1 3/4 cups warm water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; TOPPING; coarse sea salt; WATER BATH; 2 quarts water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 cup baking soda

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Ingredients

DOUGH
1 3/4 cups warm water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons instant yeast
TOPPING
coarse sea salt
WATER BATH
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup baking soda

Directions

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["Mix and knead the dough ingredients - by hand, mixer, or bread machine - to make a smooth, slightly sticky dough.", "Allow the dough to rise in a lightly greased bowl, covered, for about 1 hour, until doubled. Gently deflate the dough, and transfer it to a lightly greased work surface.", "Divide the dough into 10 pieces and shape each piece into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a lightly greased baking sheet, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.", "Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F.", "Prepare the water bath: Bring the water, salt, and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.", "Drop 5 dough balls at a time into the water bath.", "Cook for 30 seconds, flip over, and cook for 30 seconds longer. Using a slotted spoon, return the buns to the baking sheet.", "Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut 1/2\"-deep crosses into the center of each bun. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.""