Pretzel Dogs

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Pretzel Dogs! Such a fun snack or meal. East recipe for hot dogs wrapped in homemade soft pretzel dough. Dip them in mustard or cheese!

Prep Time45

Cook Time25

Resting Time2

Total Time3 10

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 124kcal

Ingredients

1 teaspoon brown sugar light or dark
¼ cup water lukewarm (not hot)
¼ ounce dry active yeast (1 packet or about 2 teaspoons)
2 cups bread flour (all-purpose can be substituted)
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
½ cup beer (water can be substituted)
3 quarts water (for boiling)
⅓ cup baking soda
egg wash (1 large egg beaten with a teaspoon or so of water)

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Instructions

Place the brown sugar in a large bowl and pour the lukewarm water on top.
Sprinkle the surface of the water with yeast and allow it to dissolve (approx. 5 minutes).
Stir in the flour, salt, and water until a stiff dough forms.
Knead the dough until it becomes silky and elastic (approx. 10 to 15 minutes).
Cover the dough lightly and allow it to rest in a warm place for 90 minutes.
Sprinkle the dough, your hands, and the work surface with flour, knead the dough a few times, then divide it into 8 equal portions. Cover lightly.
Working with one portion of dough at a time, shape it into a long rope (about 20 inches) and spiral it around a hot dog, tucking the ends underneath.
Place the unbaked pretzel dogs on individual rectangles of parchment paper on a baking sheet, and cover lightly with greased plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Add the baking soda to the boiling water (it will foam up a ton!) and gently flip each pretzel dog in, removing the parchment once they are submerged.
Boil the pretzel dogs for a minute or two on each side, then gently lift them from the water, draining on a clean towel, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush them with egg wash and sprinkle with salt, then bake until deeply golden browned (approx. 16 to 24 minutes).

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