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Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs

Soft, chewy pretzel dough wrapped around juicy hot dogs and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 pretzel dogs
Course: Appetizer, 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
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
Filling
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm water with sugar until foamy.
  2. Mix dough ingredients and knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise until doubled in size.
  4. Wrap dough around hot dogs with cheese.
  5. Boil briefly in baking soda bath.
  6. Bake until golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm with mustard or cheese dip. Freeze for later use.