Soft Baked Cheesy Pretzel Dogs 🌭🧀🥨✨

These pretzel dogs are the ultimate comfort food—soft, golden pretzel dough wrapped around hot dogs and gooey cheese. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun family dinner.

Ingredients 🛒

For the Dough

• 1½ cups warm water (110°F)
• 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For Assembly

• 8 hot dogs
• 8 sticks of cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 1 large egg (for egg wash)
• Coarse salt (for topping)

For the Pretzel Bath

• 10 cups water
• ⅔ cup baking soda

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Activate yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Make dough: Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until smooth (5–7 minutes). Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
3. Shape: Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a rope. Wrap around a hot dog and cheese stick.
4. Boil: Bring water and baking soda to a boil. Dip each wrapped