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Pretzel dogs are the best of both worlds. Soft, chewy, golden pretzel dough wrapped around a juicy hot dog. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt. Dip in mustard or cheese sauce. Pure magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 8 pretzel hot dogs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Dough:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1\u00bd cups (360ml) warm water (110\u00b0F \/ 45\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Flaky sea salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup melted butter (for brushing after baking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For Serving:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mustard or cheese sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Make Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Mix warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour until doubled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Preheat & Prep Bath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F (220\u00b0C). Line baking sheet with parchment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bring 8 cups water and baking soda to a gentle boil.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Shape Dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Punch down dough. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 12-inch rope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wrap each rope around a hot dog, spiraling from top to bottom. Pinch ends to seal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Baking Soda Bath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Gently drop each pretzel dog into boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Top & Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Place on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with flaky salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bake 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Butter & Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Brush warm pretzel dogs with melted butter. Serve with mustard or cheese sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 20 min + rise | Cook Time:<\/strong> 15 min | Total:<\/strong> 35 min + rise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> 8 pretzel hot dogs | Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Best fresh.<\/strong> Fridge 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes. Never microwave \u2014 pretzel gets chewy. Freeze baked pretzel dogs for 3 months. Reheat from frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Juicy hot dogs wrapped in soft, chewy pretzel dough. Baked until golden. Brushed with butter. Sprinkled with salt. Serve with mustard or cheese sauce. Game day hero.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,73],"tags":[2083,2084,630,2081,2080,2079,2082],"class_list":["post-2477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-beer-cheese-hot-dogs","tag-easy-pretzel-recipe","tag-game-day-food","tag-pretzel-bun-hot-dogs","tag-pretzel-hot-dogs","tag-pretzel-wrapped-hot-dogs","tag-soft-pretzel-dogs"],"yoast_head":"\n
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