Delicious Pretzel Dogs Recipe
Pretzel Dogs are a delicious snack featuring juicy hot dogs wrapped in soft, chewy pretzel dough baked to golden perfection. A delightful combination of savory, warm sausage encased in a slightly salty, pretzel crust, making them perfect for game days, parties, or a fun family treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzel dogs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Dogs
- 8 hot dogs
Pretzel Dough
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Boiling Solution
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
For Finishing
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse kosher salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in melted butter, salt, and gradually add flour until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Divide and Roll Dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope approximately 12 inches in length, to wrap around the hot dogs.
- Wrap Hot Dogs: Wrap each hot dog with a dough rope, slightly overlapping the dough as you go, pressing seams gently to seal.
- Prepare Baking Soda Bath: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2/3 cup of baking soda to a rolling boil.
- Boil Pretzel Dogs: Using a slotted spoon, carefully drop each wrapped hot dog into the boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds, flip, and boil the other side for 30 seconds. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
- Apply Egg Wash and Salt: Place boiled pretzel dogs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each with beaten egg to give them a glossy finish, then sprinkle with coarse kosher salt.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the pretzel dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with mustard, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Boiling the dough in baking soda water gives the pretzel dogs their characteristic chewy crust and deep brown color.
- For a softer pretzel, reduce boiling time slightly or skip sprinkling with coarse salt.
- Experiment with different types of hot dogs or sausages for varied flavors.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
- Leftover pretzel dough can be used to make traditional pretzels or pretzel bites.
Keywords: pretzel dogs, hot dogs, pretzel dough, baking soda bath, savory snack, game day food
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