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Pretzel Dogs Recipe – Easy Homemade Pretzel Dogs for Dinner

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These easy homemade pretzel dogs feature juicy hot dogs wrapped in soft, chewy pretzel dough, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or game nights, they’re fun to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt (preferably kosher)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 beef or turkey hot dogs (or chicken sausage or veggie dogs)
  • Optional: sliced cheddar or American cheese
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Coarse kosher salt, for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing after baking)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Stir in flour and salt. Add melted butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic (or use a stand mixer on low for 4-5 minutes).
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30-40 minutes until nearly doubled.
  5. While dough rises, pat hot dogs dry. If using cheese, slice into strips.
  6. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda (it will foam).
  7. Punch down dough and divide into 8 pieces. Roll each into a 14-inch rope. Wrap each rope around a hot dog, pinching ends to seal. If using cheese, lay a strip alongside the hot dog before wrapping.
  8. Using tongs, dip each wrapped dog into the boiling baking soda water for 20-30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the baking sheet.
  9. Brush each pretzel dog with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  10. Bake at 425°F for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and glossy, rotating pan halfway through.
  11. Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

For best results, don’t skip the baking soda bath—it gives the pretzel dogs their classic flavor and color. Let dough rest if it resists rolling. For a cheesy version, add a thin strip of cheese before wrapping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in a 350°F oven for best texture.

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