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Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs

Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs for the Ultimate Comfort Snack

These Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs are the perfect comfort snack, combining nostalgia and cheesy goodness in every bite.
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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: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups warm water maintain at around 110°F
  • 1 packet active dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar feeds the yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
For the Pretzel Bath
  • 2/3 cup baking soda used in boiling water
For Assembling
  • 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
  • 8 pieces hot dogs beef, chicken, or plant-based
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese melts beautifully
  • coarse salt for sprinkling
For Serving
  • dipping sauce optional, like mustard or BBQ mayo

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • wire rack
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until frothy.
  2. Prepare the dough by whisking flour and salt, then adding yeast mixture and kneading.
  3. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap for about 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 450°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Prepare the pretzel bath by boiling water and adding baking soda, stirring to dissolve.
  6. Shape the pretzel dogs by dividing dough, rolling, and wrapping around hot dogs and cheese.
  7. Boil each wrapped pretzel dog in the soda bath for 30 seconds on each side.
  8. Bake the pretzel dogs on prepared sheets, brushing with egg and sprinkling with salt, for 12-15 minutes.
  9. Cool on a wire rack before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzel dogCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These pretzel dogs can be customized by using different cheeses and sausages.

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