The ultimate homemade Pretzel Dog recipe is made with hot dogs wrapped with a soft and chewy dough and baked. This homemade pretzel dog will become a family favorite!
This recipe uses our classic pretzel dough recipe. We love the different serving methods for the dough and these pretzel dogs definitely are a favorite with kids and adults alike.
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How to Make Pretzel Dogs –
This recipe is so quick to make and easier than you think! Check out our detailed instructions on how to make the pretzel dough recipe.
Pretzel Dog Dough –
- In a bowl, or kitchen aid mixer add the flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the warm water, melted butter, yeast, and sugar and allow the yeast to activate.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead with the dough hook attachment until well combined.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rise for 1 hour.
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add in the baking soda and mix.
Shape the Dough-
- Divide the dough into 12 equal parts and roll out each piece into an 18-inch rope. Wrap the rope around a hot dog and pinch to seal the ends so the dough does not unfold. Repeat with all the dough.
Water Bath & Baking –
- Add 3 at a time into the water bath for 30 seconds and remove with a large strainer spatula. Add the dogs onto the baking sheet. Top with coarse salt, this is optional.
- Bake them at 450F for about 14-16 minutes or until they are crispy and golden.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions –
What kind of hot dog can I use in these pretzel dogs?
You can use your favorite brands or types of hot dogs.
Can I freeze these pretzel dogs?
You can prepare the dough and shape the pretzel dogs then freeze. They can be frozen for up to 3 months, just thaw overnight in the fridge.
Do I have to use the water bath method?
You can opt-out of the water bath and just brush the pretzel dogs with an egg wash. You will lose a lot of the crispy and chewy taste the water bath gives.
Can I make them ahead of time?
You can prepare the pretzel dog dough in the morning and refrigerate it. Then, when ready to enjoy the pretzel dogs, shape and bake per instruction.
Can I freeze the baked pretzel dogs?
Yes! These pretzel dogs are perfect to freeze when baked. I love to make a double batch and then freeze. Just add to an airtight freezer bag and freeze for up to a month. Thaw and reheat to serve.
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Homemade Pretzel Dog Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 6 votes
The ultimate homemade Pretzel Dog Recipe made with hot dogs wrapped with a soft and chewy pretzel dough and baked.
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 pretzel dogs
Ingredients
- 12 beef hot dogs
- coarse salt, optional
Pretzel dough-
- 1 1/2 cups warm water, 110°F
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, measured then sifted
Water bath-
- 8 cups water
- 1/3 cup baking soda
Instructions
Prepare pretzel dough-
In a bowl or kitchen aid bowl add the sifted flour and salt and mix.
In a separate bowl, add the warm water, yeast, sugar, melted butter and mix. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the yeast to activate. Pour the mixture into the flour.
With a kitchen aid hook attachment or by hand, knead the dough until well incorporated.
Cover the dough and allow it to rise for 1 hour.
Shape the pretzel dogs-
In a large pot bring the water and baking soda to a boil.
Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough has risen, flour workspace and add the dough onto the work space.
Divide the dough into 12 equal parts. Roll out each piece into about an 18 inch rope and then wrap the dough around a hot dog pinching the sealing ends so that it does not unfold.
Repeat with all 12 hot dogs and the rest of the dough.
Add about 3 pretzel dogs at a time in the water bath for about 30 seconds, with a strainer spatula remove the pretzel dogs then add them to the prepared baking sheet. Top with coarse salt if desired.
Bake the pretzel dogs at 450°F for about 14-16 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Nutrition
335kcal Calories35g Carbs10g Protein17g Fat7g Saturated Fat1g Polyunsaturated Fat8g Monounsaturated Fat1g Trans Fat33mg Cholesterol1700mg Sodium125mg Potassium2g Fiber2g Sugar87IU Vitamin A1mg Vitamin C18mg Calcium3mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Pretzel Dog Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 1700mg74%
Potassium 125mg4%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 87IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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18 comments
- Jenny
I saw the video you posted on YouTube and I just had to make it! It is absolutely one of the best! It is so easy and fun to make and it taste absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thanks so much for the feedback, Jenny. I’m so glad you enjoyed the pretzel dogs.
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- Sonya Capate
I made these with cheddar jalapeño sausage. The pretzel was delicious! My husband will be so happy and we have plenty to put in the freezer to enjoy later.
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so glad you enjoyed the pretzel dog recipe, Sonya. That makes me so happy. 🙂 And, they freeze wonderfully so it will be such a treat whenever you don’t feel like cooking.
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- Steffi
These are delicious!! Easy to make and my family loves them:)
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- Valentina’s Corner
Steffi, I’m so glad the family enjoyed the pretzel dogs. They really are so much easier to make than you think.
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- Rufina
Very easy recipe and turned out yummy! Thank you.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thanks so much, Rufina. I’m so glad you enjoyed the pretzel dog’s, they really are so easy to make. <3
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- Linda
Would a pepperoni stick work instead of a hot dog or be too much of a contrasting flavour.
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- Valentina’s Corner
You can definitely make this a pepperoni pretzel. Shape dough into pretzel (like this), then once you remove it from water bath, add the cheese and pepperoni slices and bake per instructions.
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- Toni
It was really good!! My kids loved it!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Toni, thank you for trying our pretzel dog recipe!
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- Natalia Yuen
Just want to confirm before I start making this, it says 1/3 cup of soda, which is 43g, is it right amount? Never added so much soda, afraid can feel it in the pretzel dog, thank you.
- Valentina’s Corner
Natalia, yes that is correct. 🙂 That is what gives the skin that pretzel taste. (Believe it or not, most other recipes use up to 1 cup baking soda.)
- Diane Benson
My kids went crazy for these! I just wish I ade more!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Diane, my kiddos love these pretzel dogs too! Thank you for trying our recipe!
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- Allyssa
Thank you so much for sharing this pretzel dog recipe! It’s super easy to follow and make! It tasted delicious as well! Will surely have this again!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Allyssa, thank you for trying our pretzel dog recipe! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
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