Pretzel Bun Sliders Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 10 cups water (for boiling)
• ⅔ cup baking soda
• 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
• Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
• Ground beef (80/20 blend) - 1 lb
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• Cheddar cheese slices - 4-6 slices
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dill pickle slices (for crunch and tang)
• Caramelized onions (for sweet and savory depth)
• Yellow mustard (classic tang)
• Mayonnaise or garlic aioli (creamy richness)
• Crisp lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices, thinly cut