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Cozy Homemade Pretzel Dogs Recipe Easy and Perfect for Game Day

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These homemade pretzel dogs feature a chewy, salty pretzel crust wrapped around juicy hot dogs, perfect for game day snacks or cozy dinners. The recipe is straightforward, uses simple pantry ingredients, and yields a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 10 cups (2.4 liters) water for baking soda bath
  • 2/3 cup baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon coarse pretzel salt or kosher salt
  • 8 standard size hot dogs or sausages

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by whisking together warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Stir in all-purpose flour and salt into the yeast mixture. Knead the dough using a stand mixer with dough hook for 5 minutes or by hand on a floured surface for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Fill a large pot with 10 cups water and add 2/3 cup baking soda. Bring to a rolling boil.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope and wrap tightly around a hot dog, pinching ends to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, dip each wrapped hot dog into the boiling baking soda water for 30 seconds, flipping halfway. Return to baking sheet.
  7. Brush each pretzel dog with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
  9. Brush again with melted butter immediately after baking for extra shine and flavor.

Notes

Use warm water around 110°F to activate yeast properly. Do not skip the baking soda bath as it creates the signature pretzel crust. If dough is sticky when shaping, dust hands lightly with flour but avoid adding too much. Dough can be refrigerated overnight and brought to room temperature before shaping. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or coconut oil. For gluten-free, use a yeast-friendly gluten-free flour blend.

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