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Soft Pretzel Dogs

These soft pretzel dogs are delicious and chewy homemade soft pretzels, wrapped around savory hot dogs and ready for your next party!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rise Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 pretzel dogs
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water 100-110 degrees F
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2-¼ teaspoons 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 2-¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 hot dogs
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg beaten with a splash of water
  • Pretzel salt for topping
  • sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

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  1. Add the warm water, light brown sugar, and active dry yeast to a large bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for the yeast to bloom for 5 minutes. 
  2. Next, add the flour and kosher salt. Stir with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. 
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until it is smooth and tacky, about 2-3 minutes. You’ll know the dough is ready when you poke it gently and it springs back. 
  4. Cover the dough (with plastic wrap or a damp towel) and place it in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 90 minutes. 
  5. When the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 8 pieces.
  6. Roll each piece into a 10-inch long rope and then wrap it around one of the hot dogs.
  7. Pinch the seams together at the ends to ensure the pretzel dough doesn’t become unwrapped. 
  8. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  9. Reduce the heat to medium (a gentle boil) and very slowly add the baking soda. 
  10. Cook the pretzel dogs 1-2 at a time (making sure not to crowd the pan) for 30 seconds. Then flip the pretzel dogs and cook them for an additional 30 seconds. 
  11. Remove the pretzel dogs from the water bath and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 
  12. Brush the pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle with salt or sesame seeds. 
  13. Bake the pretzel dogs for 20-22 minutes or until the pretzels are golden brown. Serve immediately. 
  14. Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 2582mg (108%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pretzel dogs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 2582mg 108%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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