These are SO much easier than they look and honestly taste even better than the frozen ones! This recipe makes about 8 pretzel dogs, and I tested two different methods. Both turned out delicious, but if you're looking for the easiest option, I definitely recommend the baking soda water dip instead of boiling, they came out almost identical. But Both options are listed below.
Ingredients
Dough
1 ½ cups warm water
2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast (or 1 packet)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
1 ½ cups warm water
2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast (or 1 packet)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or regular granulated sugar)
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
For the Pretzel Dogs
8 hot dogs
8 hot dogs
Make the Dough
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit for 2–3 minutes.
Add the salt, flour, and melted butter (or olive oil).
Mix until the dough comes together into a shaggy ball. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 20–30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Assemble the Pretzel Dogs
Divide the dough into 8 roughly equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a long rope.
Wrap one rope around each hot dog, pinching the ends to secure.
Prepare one of the baking methods below.
Baking Method Option 1(Recommended – Easier & Faster)
2–3 cups water
3 tablespoons baking soda
Melted butter
Kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Mix the water and baking soda together in a shallow bowl.
Dip each wrapped pretzel dog into the baking soda mixture, coating all sides.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.
2–3 cups water
3 tablespoons baking soda
Melted butter
Kosher salt
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Mix the water and baking soda together in a shallow bowl.
Dip each wrapped pretzel dog into the baking soda mixture, coating all sides.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.
Baking Option 2 (Traditional Boil Method)
About 8 cups water
½ cup baking soda
Melted butter
Kosher salt or Everything Bagel seasoning
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Bring the water to a boil.
Slowly add the baking soda (it will bubble up).
Boil each pretzel dog for 30 seconds.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt or Everything Bagel seasoning.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
½ cup baking soda
Melted butter
Kosher salt or Everything Bagel seasoning
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Bring the water to a boil.
Slowly add the baking soda (it will bubble up).
Boil each pretzel dog for 30 seconds.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt or Everything Bagel seasoning.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
