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.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Make Dough
- Mix warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour until doubled.
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Preheat & Prep Bath
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Bring 8 cups water and baking soda to a gentle boil.
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Shape Dogs
- Punch down dough. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 12-inch rope.
- Wrap each rope around a hot dog, spiraling from top to bottom. Pinch ends to seal.
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Baking Soda Bath
- Gently drop each pretzel dog into boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon.
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Top & Bake
- Place on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
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Butter & Serve
- Brush warm pretzel dogs with melted butter. Serve with mustard or cheese sauce.
Summary
Prep Time: 20 min + rise | Cook Time: 15 min | Total: 35 min + rise
Yield: 8 pretzel hot dogs | Difficulty: Medium
Storage Notes
- Best fresh. Fridge 3 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. Never microwave — pretzel gets chewy. Freeze baked pretzel dogs for 3 months. Reheat from frozen.
