Pretzel Dogs
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Pretzel Dogs
Description
This Pretzel Dogs recipe begins with a yeasted dough made by dissolving yeast and sugar in warm water, then mixing in flour and salt. After a brief rest, the dough is divided into logs, each wrapped around a half hot dog and sealed to prevent unraveling. Boiling the wrapped hot dogs in baking soda-infused water briefly gelatinizes the dough surface, yielding the defining pretzel texture and color once baked.
Baking at 400°F after a coating of melted butter produces a golden, crisp crust with a soft, chewy interior encasing the hot dog. The coarse sea salt sprinkled on top adds bursts of savory flavor. The melted butter adds richness and helps with browning. This method delivers a distinct pretzel taste that complements the savory hot dog inside.
Serve Pretzel Dogs with classic dipping sauces such as mustard, ketchup, or cheese sauce to enhance the taste. They work well as party snacks, lunch options, or casual dinner treats. The recipe’s directions accommodate making multiple dogs simultaneously by boiling in batches.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water warm
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 8 hotdog cut in half
- salt (coarse sea salt if possible)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together warm water, sugar, and yeast.
- Fit your mixer with a dough hook attachment. Add flour and salt to the bowl. Mix on medium-low speed until smooth. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 16 equal sized pieces. Roll each piece into a long log (about 8 inches long). Wrap a rolled piece of dough around one hot dog half and pinch the ends together to keep it from unraveling. Repeat with remaining dough and hot dogs. Allow to rest while you prepare the next steps.
- Preheat oven to 400. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to boil. (about 6-8 cups) Add baking soda to water (careful it will bubble up!)
- Use a slotted spoon to place dough-wrapped hot dogs in the boiling water (do 4 at a time). Allow to boil for 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and place on a paper towel.
- Once all hot dogs have boiled, place them all on the prepared baking sheet. Brush melted butter over the hot dogs. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Bake about 15 minutes or until dough is golden brown. Serve warm with your favorite sauces (I used ketchup and spicy brown mustard!)
Notes
- Offer a variety of dipping sauces such as mustard, ketchup, or cheese sauce to accompany the pretzel dogs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 107g | 36% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 5319mg | 222% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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