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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Dogs with Authentic Pretzel Bath

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Make soft, chewy pretzel dogs at home that surpass the mall version. This recipe uses a simple baking soda bath to give the dough that classic ballpark flavor and texture around juicy beef franks. This is a fun, reliable recipe perfect for game day snacks or a kid-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.3 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
  • 8 all-beef hot dogs or franks
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse pretzel salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 8 equal rectangles.
  3. Take one hot dog and wrap one dough rectangle around it, stretching the dough slightly to overlap the seam. Pinch the ends to seal the dough around the hot dog. Place the wrapped hot dog seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs and dough.
  4. In a large, shallow pot, bring the 8 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully whisk in the 1/2 cup of baking soda. The mixture will foam significantly. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  5. Working with one pretzel dog at a time, carefully lower it into the simmering baking soda bath using tongs. Boil for 30 seconds, then carefully flip it over and boil for another 30 seconds.
  6. Remove the pretzel dog from the bath and place it back on the baking sheet. Repeat this process for all 8 dogs.
  7. Brush the tops of the boiled pretzel dogs evenly with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle generously with coarse pretzel salt.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pretzel dough is deep golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces, such as spicy mustard or apricot mustard dip.

Notes

  • For a cheesy version, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese over the egg wash before adding the salt.
  • If you want to make these freezer friendly, wrap the raw, unboiled dogs in dough, skip the bath, and freeze them on a tray. When ready to cook, thaw them, perform the baking soda bath, then bake as directed.
  • You can use store-bought pizza dough for a quick lunch, but homemade soft pretzel dough yields a superior chewy texture.

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