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Classic Homemade Pretzel Dogs (Auntie Anne’s Style)

A stack of freshly baked pretzel dogs, shiny brown and topped with coarse salt, resting on a white plate.
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Make soft, chewy pretzel dogs at home using a simple baking soda bath for that classic, salty pretzel flavor wrapped around a juicy hot dog. This recipe works for full-size dogs or mini appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
  • 1 package (16 ounces) all-beef hot dogs or cocktail wieners
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Coarse pretzel salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the hot dogs: If using full-size hot dogs, cut them in half crosswise. If making mini pretzel dogs, use cocktail wieners or cut full-size dogs into thirds. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. If using pizza dough, roll it out thinly and cut it into strips about 1 inch wide.
  3. Wrap the hot dogs: Wrap one strip of dough around each hot dog, starting at one end and spiraling to the other, slightly overlapping the dough. Pinch the ends to seal. For mini dogs, you may need to cut the triangles into thinner strips.
  4. Prepare the baking soda bath: In a shallow dish, mix the boiling water and baking soda until the soda dissolves. This creates the alkaline bath needed for the pretzel color and flavor.
  5. Dip the wrapped dogs: Working in batches, carefully dip each pretzel dog into the baking soda solution for about 20 to 30 seconds, turning to coat all sides. Lift them out and let excess drip off.
  6. Place on baking sheet: Arrange the dipped pretzel dogs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Apply egg wash and salt: Brush the tops of the dogs lightly with the beaten egg. Immediately sprinkle generously with coarse pretzel salt.
  8. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is deep golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite dips like cheese sauce or mustard.

Notes

  • For an air fryer variation, place the salted pretzel dogs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, checking halfway through to prevent burning.
  • To make this a copycat version similar to Auntie Anne’s, use a slightly thinner dough wrap and brush lightly with melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven.
  • For mini pretzel dogs, reduce the baking time by 2 to 3 minutes.

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