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Pretzel Dog Recipe

Homemade pretzel dog recipe that can be made from scratch in just 40 minutes!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 pretzel dogs
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pretzels
  • 1 ½ cups warm water about 85 F
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast can also use active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
Water Bath
  • 6 cups warm water about 85 F
  • 6 tablespoons baking soda
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • kosher salt
  • 10 hot dogs
  • Mustard, barbecue sauce

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if mixing by hand), stir together warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. If using active dry yeast, let yeast mixture stand for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
  2. Stir in 2 cups flour and salt.
  3. Continue stirring in flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough comes together. Dough will still be a little sticky. If you touch the dough, it should pull with your finger but shouldn't come off on your finger.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 10 minutes.
  5. While dough is resting, preheat oven to 425 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  6. To prepare the water bath, stir together remaining 6 cups warm water and 6 tablespoons of baking soda in a medium bowl.
  7. To prepare the egg wash, mix egg yolk and water together. Set aside.
  8. Divide dough into 10 pieces.
  9. Roll each piece of dough into a rope approximately twice as long as the hot dog.
  10. Wrap dough around the hot dog, pressing the ends of the dough in to seal them.
  11. Repeat with the remaining dough and hot dogs.
  12. Submerge shaped pretzel in water bath, and then place it on prepared baking sheets.
  13. Brush each pretzel with the egg wash, and sprinkle with a little kosher salt.
  14. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  15. Serve with mustard or other desired sauces for dipping.

Notes

  • Warm water: If you don't have a  kitchen thermometer to test the water temperature, the water should feel like bath water. If the water is too hot, it can kill the yeast.
  • Yeast: An equal amount of active dry yeast can be used in place of the instant yeast. 
  • Brown sugar: You can use granulated sugar, if you prefer. 
  • Kosher salt: Another coarse salt (like sea salt) will work. 
  • Hot dogs: I go into more detail about hot dogs above the recipe, but you can use any brand of standard hot dog that you like. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pretzel dog Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 2405mg (100%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 26IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10pretzel dogs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pretzel dog
Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 2405mg 100%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 26IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

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