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Homemade Pretzel Dogs

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Ingredients

1 pkg yeast  4 Tbsp sugar 4 Tbsp butter 1 cup water 2 tsp salt 4 cups flour 15 hot dogs 1/2 cup baking soda 1 egg 1 tsp cold water 1-2 Tbsp coarse salt

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Step 1

Combine warm water & sugar in large mixing bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then sprinkle yeast across the top. Let sit for 5 minutes

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Step 2

Combine the melted butter, salt and half of the flour in a medium bowl and mix well.

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Step 3

Attach dough hook to mixer and mix on low speed until flour is fully incorporated (about 2-3 minutes).

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Step 4

Add more flour, a little at a time, until the dough is less sticky and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.

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Step 5

Increase speed to medium and knead for 5 minutes. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover loosely and let rise for about an hour

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Step 6

Take one of the pieces and roll it into a snake-like shape approximately 15 inches long.

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Step 7

Start at one end of the hot dog and wrap the dough around it, gently pressing as you go.

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Step 8

Combine 10 cups of water and ½ cup baking soda in a large pot. Bring to a boil.

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Step 9

Place a pretzel dog in the water and boil for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spatula or spoon and place it on the baking sheet.

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Step 10

Whisk egg and 1 tsp water in a small bowl. Brush a thin layer over the pretzels, then sprinkle course salt over the top

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Step 11

Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, or until pretzel dough is golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes because center will be very hot. Enjoy!

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