5 from 21 votes
Pretzel Dogs
Pretzel Dogs are a savory snack made by wrapping hot dogs in a soft, chewy pretzel dough. The dough, enriched with butter and yeasted to develop structure and flavor, is boiled briefly in baking soda water to create the characteristic pretzel crust. After baking, the pretzel dogs are brushed with butter and sprinkled with coarse salt, delivering a combination of soft dough and juicy filling with a crisp outer layer.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
pretzel dogs
Calories:
345 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ cups water 110 to 115 degrees F, warm
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 active dry yeast 2¼ teaspoons, package
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted
- vegetable oil for pan
- 10 cups water
- ⅔ cup baking soda
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- kosher salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine the water, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam.
- Add the flour and butter and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the dough from the bowl and place it in a clean, oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in an 8-quart pot.
- In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a rope that's about 24-inches long. Starting at one end, wrap the dough around the hot dog, pinching each end together so that it's sealed. Place onto the parchment-lined half sheet pan and repeat with the remaining dough and hot dogs.
- Place the pretzel dogs into the boiling water two at a time and boil for 30 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat slotted spatula. Return the boiled pretzel dogs to the half sheet pan, brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with the coarse kosher salt. Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
2629mg
(110%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 pretzel dogs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 2629mg | 110% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.