Description
Pretzel Dogs are a delightful twist on the classic hot dog, featuring savory sausage franks enveloped in soft, chewy pretzel dough and baked to perfection. These treats are not only fun to make but also perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual family dinner, game day, or a festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 turkey or beef sausage franks or hot dogs
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces) pizza dough
- 5 cups water
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick and cut it into 15 strips.
- Wrap each strip tightly around a sausage frank, pinching the ends to seal.
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and dissolve baking soda; boil each wrapped sausage for 20-30 seconds then transfer to the baking sheet.
- Brush each pretzel dog with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt before baking for 20-21 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pretzel Dog (approximately 66g)
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 542mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
Keywords: Use high-quality turkey or beef sausages for the best flavor. Experiment with toppings by adding sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning before baking for an extra crunch.