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Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs

Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs for Ultimate Snack Bliss

Savor the deliciousness of Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs, a nostalgic and easy homemade snack perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzel dogs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm Water Water at 110°F for activation
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ferments dough
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Feeds yeast
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
Pretzel Bath Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup Baking Soda Creates alkaline bath
Assembly Ingredients
  • 1 Large Egg (beaten) Adds shine to crust
  • 8 pieces Hot Dogs Savory center
  • 8 slices Cheddar Cheese Filling; other varieties can be used
  • Coarse Salt For sprinkling on top
Optional Ingredients
  • Dipping Sauce Mustard or cheese sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Slotted spoon
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture by combining warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit until frothy.
  2. Make the Dough by whisking together flour and salt, then combining with the yeast mixture.
  3. Knead the Dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Allow the Dough to Rise in a greased bowl covered with wrap for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat the Oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  6. Prepare the Pretzel Bath by boiling water and adding baking soda.
  7. Shape the Dough into ropes and wrap around hot dogs and cheese, sealing well.
  8. Boil each pretzel dog in the baking soda bath for 30 seconds on each side.
  9. Bake the pretzel dogs after brushing with egg and sprinkling with salt until golden brown.
  10. Cool and Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzel dogCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These pretzel dogs are customizable in their cheese filling and can be paired with various dipping sauces for extra flavor.

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