Pretzel Dogs

Directions

1. Follow the directions for the dough prep as indicated on the box but stop once the dough has risen.
2. Instead of forming the dough into pretzels follow these directions.
3. Cut the dough into 12 equal dough balls
4. Get the baking soda and water mixture to a simmer
5. Use your hands to roll out each ball into a 12” rod. Use your hands and rolls the dough while moving your hands apart to stretch and form these rods. (it should be about ½” wide)
6. Roll up a hotdog in each piece of dough, in a spiral. Secure each end with a toothpick.
7. Carefully cook the hotdogs, 4 at a time, in the baking soda bath for 30 seconds, flipping once. Remove from the bath and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
8. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
9. Place the wrapped hotdogs onto a well-greased sheet tray, spacing them at least 2” apart. Top the dogs with pretzel salt.
10. Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes, rotating once ½ way through.
11. Allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving hot with a side or your favorite dipping mustard