Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube of ready-made pizza dough
- 8 hot dogs (beef or turkey)
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse salt for sprinkling
- Optional: mustard for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures your pretzel dogs will bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden-brown finish. - Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a clean surface. Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into long, even strips. - Wrap the Hot Dogs
Take each hot dog and wrap it with a strip of dough, making sure it’s fully covered. This will create that signature pretzel look and taste. - Boil the Baking Soda Solution
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the baking soda, stirring until it dissolves completely. - Boil the Wrapped Hot Dogs
Carefully drop each wrapped hot dog into the boiling water for about 30 seconds. This step is crucial for achieving that authentic pretzel texture. Once done, remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a baking sheet. - Prepare for Baking
Brush each pretzel dog generously with the beaten egg. This will give them a beautiful sheen once baked. Sprinkle coarse salt on top for that classic pretzel flavor. - Bake the Pretzel Dogs
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pretzel dogs are golden brown. - Serve and Enjoy
Remove the pretzel dogs from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm with mustard for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 8g