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Homemade soft pretzel dogs on a baking sheet.
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Homemade Pretzel Dogs

These Homemade Pretzel Dogs have a soft and chewy pretzel layer wrapped around classic hot dogs– serve these with ketchup for a kid-friendly lunch or a spicy honey mustard for the perfect game-day treat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rising Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (100-110°F)
  • 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 hot dogs
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • Pretzel salt, flaky sea salt, or sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Next add the flour and kosher salt. Stir with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Turn 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.
  • Cover the dough (with plasticwrap or a damp towel) and place it in a warm place to rise until doubled insize– about 90 minutes.
  • 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” 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F 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.
  • Cook the pretzels 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.
  • Remove the pretzels from the water bath and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle with salt or sesame seeds.
  • Bake the pretzel dogs for 20-22 minutes or until the pretzels are golden brown. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Nutrition

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