Pretzel Dogs Recipe
Pretzel Dogs are a delicious and fun snack where sausage franks are wrapped in soft, chewy pretzel dough, boiled briefly in baking soda water, and baked to golden perfection. This recipe combines the savory flavor of hot dogs with the classic taste and texture of pretzels, making it perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty family treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15 pretzel dogs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Dough
- 15 sausage franks or hot dogs
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces) pizza dough
Boiling Mixture
- 5 cups water
- ¼ cup baking soda
Toppings
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately ¼-inch thick, ensuring an even thickness for consistent baking.
- Cut and Wrap: Cut the dough into 15 strips and wrap each strip snugly around a sausage frank, pinching the ends of the dough to seal it completely around the sausage.
- Boil in Baking Soda Water: In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups of water to a boil and dissolve ¼ cup of baking soda into it. Boil each dough-wrapped sausage for 20-30 seconds; this step gives the pretzel crust its characteristic chewiness and color.
- Place and Brush: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the boiled pretzel dogs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush each with the beaten egg to help them turn golden brown during baking, then sprinkle evenly with kosher salt for flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-21 minutes, or until they turn a deep golden brown, ensuring the dough is fully cooked and the pretzel dogs have a perfect crust.
Notes
- Boiling the dough in baking soda water is crucial to achieve the classic pretzel texture and color.
- You can substitute pizza dough with homemade pretzel dough for an authentic flavor.
- Use a kitchen brush to apply the egg wash evenly for the best browning results.
- These pretzel dogs can be served with mustard, cheese sauce, or your favorite dipping sauces.
- To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
Keywords: pretzel dogs, hot dogs, pretzel snack, party food, baking, sausage wrapped in dough
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