Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
For Filling:
6 hot dogs or sausages
6 cheese sticks (cheddar or mozzarella)
For Baking:
4 cups water
1/4 cup baking soda
1 egg (for egg wash)
Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth dough forms.
3. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet.
5. Divide dough into 6 portions and roll into ropes.
6. Wrap each rope around a hot dog and cheese stick.
7. Bring water to a boil and add baking soda.
8. Dip each wrapped pretzel dog into the baking soda bath for 20–30 seconds.
9. Place on baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
10. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
11. Serve warm with your favorite dips.
Notes
Do not skip baking soda bath for classic pretzel texture.
Use different cheeses for variety.
Serve with mustard or cheese dip.
Best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + rising
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel dog
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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