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homemade pretzel dogs on a tray

Pretzel Dogs Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzel dogs
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
These Homemade Pretzel Dogs are so easy and so delicious! Hot dogs wrapped in an easy bread dough make the perfect appetizer for parties and game day.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water 227 grams, warm (100-110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar 13 grams
  • teaspoons active dry yeast 7 grams (1 envelope)
  • cups all-purpose flour 270 grams
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
  • 8 hot dogs all-beef recommended
  • ¼ cup baking soda 72 grams
  • 1 large egg 50 grams, beaten with a splash of water
  • Flaky salt for garnish
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the warm water, brown sugar, and active dry yeast to a large bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for the yeast to bloom for 5 minutes.
    1 cup water, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
    yeast blooming in a bowl
  • Add the flour and kosher salt. Stir with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
    2¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    mixing dough in a bowl
  • 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.
    small ball of dough in a mixing bowl
  • 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.
    homemade dough in a bowl
  • When the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch long rope and then wrap it around one of the hot dogs. Pinch the seams together at the ends to ensure the pretzel dough doesn’t become unwrapped.
    8 hot dogs
    hot dog wrapped in dough on a cutting board
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium (a gentle boil) and very slowly add the baking soda.
    ¼ cup baking soda
  • Cook the pretzels in the boiling water 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.
    pretzel dog submerged in water
  • Remove the pretzels from the water bath and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
    unbaked pretzel dogs lined up on a tray
  • Brush the pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle with salt or sesame seeds.
    1 large egg, Flaky salt, Sesame seeds
  • Bake the pretzel dogs for 20-22 minutes or until the pretzels are golden brown. Serve immediately.
    baked pretzel dogs on a baking tray

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Notes

  • Try switching up the hot dogs for sausages, cheese-stuffed brats, or vegan hot dogs!
  • Try topping the pretzels with granulated garlic or everything bagel seasoning.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces!
  • For a time-saving hack, use store-bought pizza dough. Begin the recipe at step 5.
Storage: Store pretzel dogs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzel dog | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1637mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 3mg