Print

Best Easy Homemade Pretzel Dogs with Classic Pretzel Boil

A stack of freshly baked, golden brown pretzel dogs buns sprinkled with coarse salt.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make soft, chewy pretzel dogs at home that taste better than store-bought versions. This recipe uses a simple baking soda bath to achieve the classic golden brown pretzel crust around juicy beef franks. Perfect for game day snacks or a fun family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
  • 8 all-beef frankfurters or sausages
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse pretzel salt
  • For Dipping Sauce (Classic Mustard): 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • For Dipping Sauce (Beer Cheese): 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup beer (lager or ale), 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to become pliable. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wrap the franks: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 10 to 12 inches long. Wrap one dough rope around each frankfurter, starting at one end and overlapping slightly as you spiral toward the other end. Pinch the ends securely to seal the dough.
  3. Prepare the pretzel bath: In a large, shallow pot, combine the 8 cups of water and 1/2 cup of baking soda. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Boil the dogs: Carefully lower 2 or 3 wrapped dogs at a time into the boiling baking soda water. Boil for 30 seconds, then remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  5. Bake: Brush the boiled pretzel dogs with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle generously with coarse pretzel salt. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown.
  6. Make the dipping sauces while the dogs bake: For Classic Mustard, whisk together the mustard, honey, and vinegar in a small bowl. For Beer Cheese, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute. Slowly whisk in the beer until smooth. Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For cheesy pretzel dogs, press shredded cheddar cheese onto the dough before wrapping it around the frankfurter.
  • To make mini pretzel dog bites, cut the dough into smaller strips and wrap them around cut pieces of hot dog or cocktail sausages. Reduce the boiling time to 20 seconds.
  • If you own an air fryer, you can cook these at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, checking halfway through for even browning.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://delishcraze.com/best-easy-homemade-pretzel-dogs-recipe/