Chewy Pretzel Sausages (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Egg Topping
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1 big egg yolk, mixed with a splash of water
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1 teaspoon chunky kosher or pretzel salt
→ Soda Bath
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10 cups water
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1/2 cup baking soda
→ Pretzel Dough
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 ounces melted unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon active dry yeast
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups warm water
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil for greasing
→ Sausages
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15 hot dog franks
# Steps to Follow:
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Pop the tray in your hot oven for 12 minutes or until the outsides are a shiny golden brown. Tastes best right away, so dig in while they're warm.
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Take your beaten egg yolk and water mix, and brush it on each pretzel dog. Throw some coarse salt over the tops.
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Drop every wrapped sausage into your bubbling soda water for about 30 seconds. Scoop them out gently with a slotted spoon and set on your baking sheets.
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Wind a piece of dough around each sausage so it's covered, then squeeze the ends closed.
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Put the puffy dough onto an oiled spot. Cut into 15 chunks (think: ping-pong ball size) and roll each piece into a long rope.
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Heat 10 cups water with the baking soda in a huge pan until it's boiling hard.
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Get your oven to 450°F (232°C). Cover a couple baking trays with parchment.
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Rub dough with a bit of oil, drape a towel over it, and let it chill somewhere cozy for about an hour or until it looks twice as big.
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Dump flour and melted butter into the foamy yeast mix. Run your mixer with a dough hook on low, then medium, until it turns smooth and pulls free from the bowl (takes maybe 5 minutes).
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In your mixer bowl, mix up warm water, sugar, salt, and yeast. Give it a quick stir and let it bubble up for around 4–5 minutes.
# Additional Tips:
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Letting the dough double in size might take more or less time depending on how warm your kitchen is.
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Flip your trays halfway through baking, so the color looks great everywhere.
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Want a boost? Dip your pretzel dogs in mustard or any of your favorite sauces.