Mini Pretzel Dogs

If you're looking for a quick and easy, but delicious crowd-pleaser party food, these mini pretzel dogs are just the thing! I used to make my pigs in a blanket using crescent rolls but switched it up this year and these are a game changer.

These mini pretzel dogs are the perfect ratio of bun to hot dog and have much better flavor! I like to keep these mini because they work so well for a party, appetizer, summer lunch, or when you are watching the game. But, you could totally make these full sized using regular hot dogs if you would like.

Mini Pretzel Dogs

• 1 roll refrigerated pizza crust

• little smokies mini franks

• 2 cups + 1 tablespoon of water

• 2 tablespoons baking soda

• 1 egg

  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350.

   
   

2. Roll out your pizza crust, cut into 40 small strips. I start by cutting mine in 4 rows and then 10 columns going down. Roll each strip around a mini frank.

3. In a small bowl, mix together 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Dip each rolled frank in the baking soda water for about 15 seconds before placing on baking sheet. This helps give that unique flavor and creates a chewy crust with soft inside. It also helps create that rich brown color we associate with pretzels.

4. In another small bowl, mix together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of each dog with the egg wash and a sprinkle of coarse salt.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 mins.

This may take a few batches to get them all baked. Serve warm with dipping sauce of choice.

For more party food or appetizers check out our Pizza Bagel Bites, Veggie Pizza, and Cheesy Rotel and Sausage Dip.