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Pretzel Dog

Soft, chewy homemade pretzel dough wrapped around juicy hot dogs and baked until golden brown — the ultimate stadium-style snack at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 pretzel dogs
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 8 beef hot dogs
Baking Soda Bath
  • 8 cups water
  • 0.5 cup baking soda
Topping
  • 1 egg beaten
  • coarse sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and butter. Knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  5. Divide dough into 8 pieces and wrap around hot dogs.
  6. Boil wrapped hot dogs in baking soda bath for 20–30 seconds.
  7. Brush with egg and sprinkle salt.
  8. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For extra flavor, brush with melted butter after baking. Best served warm with mustard or cheese dip.