Description
Soft Cheesy Pretzel Dogs are a comforting and delicious snack featuring savory hot dogs wrapped in soft, chewy pretzel dough with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings, game days, or a cozy dinner, these homemade treats combine nostalgia with flavor excellence.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Combine warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy
- Prepare the Dough: Add flour, salt, and melted butter to yeast mixture, and mix until smooth and elastic
- First Rise: Grease a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise until doubled (1 to 1 ½ hours)
- Preheat Oven & Prep Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheets with parchment
- Prepare Hot Dogs and Cheese: Cut cheese slices in half and unwrap hot dogs
- Shape the Pretzel Dogs: Divide and roll dough into ropes, wrapping around hot dogs and cheese tightly
- Prepare Baking Soda Bath: Boil 10 cups of water, add baking soda, and reduce to a simmer
- The Pretzel Bath: Boil pretzel dogs in baking soda bath for 30 seconds on each side
- Transfer to Baking Sheets: Place the boiled pretzel dogs on prepared sheets, allowing excess water to drai
- Egg Wash and Salt: Brush with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly
- Serve: Cool slightly before enjoying warm
Notes
Dough can be stored in the refrigerator after the first rise for up to a day.
These pretzel dogs can also be frozen and reheated for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel dog
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: 3-5 g
- Sodium: 800-1000 mg
- Fat: 15-20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8-10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 35-40 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 15-20 g
- Cholesterol: 40-50 mg