Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 6 votes

Hot Dogs with Caramelized Onions and Pretzel Buns

Today, we're making Hot Dogs with Caramelized Onions on Homemade Pretzel Buns, which are perfect for any July 4th celebration and get-together.

Prep Time
55 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 hot dogs in homemade buns
Calories: 497 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 hot dogs
Pretzel Hot Dog Buns (adapted from BitemeMore)
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoons honey
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 16 cups water
  • ½ cup baking soda
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • coarse salt for sprinkling
Caramelized Onions
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 ½ cups yellow onions thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. First and foremost, we'll make the buns. And we're going to use a stand mixer to do it. In the bowl of the stand mixer, combine the warm water and honey. Sprinkle the yeast on top, and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Once the yeast has become frothy, add the butter, flour and salt to the mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, mix on low until the mixture is combined, then increase the speed to a medium intensity, beating the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes pliable. (Do not fret if the dough is sticky! It should be tacky.)
  3. When the dough has become pliable, transfer it from the stand mixer to a large greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  4. While the dough is rising, cut up the onions and place them in a large skillet over medium-low heat, simmering. Allow them this entire time to simmer, as they'll cook as you continue with the buns and be done once the buns are out of the oven.
  5. When the dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a floured surface, and cut into 8 6" logs. (You can make them smaller, too, as they will expand as they cook... mine turned out a bit too large.) Shape them, then let them rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  7. In a large pot over high heat, bring 16 cups of water to a boil, and add the baking soda.
  8. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. When the water is boiling, and the buns have rested for 10 minutes, add one bun at a time to the boiling water, and cook for 30 seconds.
  10. Remove the bun from the water using a slotted spoon, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining buns.
  11. Cut 3-4 shallow diagonals into each bun with a sharp knife, brush with the egg and sprinkle coarse salt over the buns.
  12. Transfer the buns to the oven, cooking for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  13. While the buns are baking, cook the hot dogs to the manufacturer's instructions.
  14. When the buns are golden brown and crisp, remove from the oven. Allow a few minutes to cool before cutting into them and adding the hot dog, caramelized onions and the condiments of your choosing.
  15. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • If you don't use all the pretzel buns in one sitting, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 4622mg (193%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8hot dogs in homemade buns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 497kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 4622mg 193%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.