Description
These Mini Pretzel Dogs are perfect for game day or as a party appetizer. Soft pretzel dough wrapped around cocktail sausages, baked to golden perfection, and sprinkled with coarse salt.
Ingredients
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Soft Pretzel Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Other:
- 1 package (14 oz) cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead into a smooth dough. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Wrap the Sausages: Divide dough, wrap around sausages, and seal the ends. Boil in water and baking soda.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with mustard or cheese sauce.
Notes
- You can use store-bought pizza dough as a shortcut.
- For a spicy variation, try jalapeño cheddar sausages.
- These mini pretzel dogs freeze well and can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini dog
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
