
Pretzel Dogs and Soft Pretzels
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Pretzel Dogs and Soft Pretzels
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Homemade Pretzel Dogs are just as delicious as the ones you get from the mall or carnival. It’s easier and quicker than you think to make. Enjoy these as a treat for your next movie night!
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Ingredients
Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
- 2 teaspoon dry instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup milk
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 12 hot dogs
Water Bath
- 6 cups water
- 6 tablespoon baking soda
Optional Toppings
- sesame seeds
- poppy seeds
- dehydrated garlic
- onion flakes
- coarse salt
- everything Bagel seasoning
Accompaniments
- ketchup
- mustard
Instructions
DOUGH
- Whisk together flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Heat milk, water, honey and butter in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat until the butter has melted and mixture is lukewarm.
- Pour milk mixture into flour mixture and stir until a dough ball forms. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about five minutes. This can also be done in a stand mixer until dough comes together into a firm ball.
- Place dough into a large bowl sprayed with oil, cover with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about one hour.
ASSEMBLY
- Parboil hot dogs for 2-3 minutes, pat dry and set aside.
- Place dough ball onto lightly floured surface and slice into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a 30 centimeter rope.
- Wrap the dough around the hot dogs, gently stretching as you wrap so dough reaches the ends of hot dogs.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap and rest for 15 minutes.
COOKING
- Preheat oven to 450°F or Air Fryer to 350°F.
- Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat.
- Gently lower wrapped hot dogs into the water in batches of three. Boil for 30 seconds, flipping halfway.
- Place boiled pretzel dogs onto lined baking sheet or greased Air Fryer tray/basket, sprinkle with desired toppings.
- AIR FRYER COOKING METHODAir Fry for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.OVEN COOKING METHODBake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve with dipping sauces of choice or as is and enjoy!
Notes
- OPTIONAL:
- Split Recipe in half to make 6 wrapped hot dogs and 12 small pretzels.
- Follow recipe instructions but after wrapping 6 hot dogs, slice the remaining dough ropes in half and shape into 12 small pretzels.
- Follow cooking instructions as per recipe to cook the pretzels and top with coarse salt or toppings of choice.
- How to Shape Pretzels:
- Shape dough rope into a U
- Twist the two ends of the U Shape 3 times around each other
- Flip the twisted section over onto the base of the U
Nutrition Information
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Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
2157mg
(90%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
Protein | 9g | 18% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
Sodium | 2157mg | 90% |
Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
27 reviews
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