Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs! These delightful treats feature juicy hot dogs wrapped in soft, chewy pretzel dough and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for game days, movie nights, or cozy family dinners, these pretzel dogs are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Follow this simple recipe to recreate a nostalgic fair favorite right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp baking soda (for boiling)
- 8 hot dogs (beef or turkey)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Coarse sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. **Prepare the Dough**: In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Gradually stir in flour, salt, and sugar until a dough forms.
- 2. **Knead the Dough**: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- 3. **Shape Pretzel Dogs**: Punch down the dough, divide into equal pieces, roll each into long ropes, and wrap around hot dogs completely.
- 4. **Boil and Bake**: Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil water with baking soda; boil each pretzel dog for 30 seconds. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- 5. **Add Cheese**: Sprinkle cheese over warm pretzel dogs and top with coarse sea salt.
- 6. **Bake**: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel dog (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg