Auntie Anne's Hotdog Bites

Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Auntie Anne's Hotdog Bites! Featuring soft, golden-brown pretzel dough wrapped around juicy, bite-sized hot dogs, this recipe brings the iconic mall favorite straight to your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt and baked to perfection, these savory treats are ideal for parties, game-day spreads, or a fun family snack. The recipe includes a clever pretzel-boiling step using baking soda for that authentic chewy texture, paired with the buttery richness of homemade dough. Quick to prepare in under 45 minutes (aside from rising time) and yielding 32 delicious bites, these hotdog bites are an easy, crowd-pleasing option that you'll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 32

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 1 package Active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 8 pieces Hot dogs
• 0.75 cup Baking soda
• 1 piece Large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon Coarse sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently to combine, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.

Step 2

Add salt, flour, and melted butter to the yeast mixture, and mix until the dough starts to come together.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, cut each hot dog into four equal pieces.

Step 6

After the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 1/2 inch in diameter.

Step 8

Wrap each hot dog piece with dough, pinching the ends to seal.

Step 9

In a large pot, bring about 8 cups of water to a gentle boil and add the baking soda.

Step 10

Carefully place the wrapped hotdog bites into the boiling water, a few at a time, and boil for 30 seconds. Remove them using a slotted spoon and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 11

Brush each hotdog bite with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Step 12

Bake the hotdog bites in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade Auntie Anne's Hotdog Bites!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1497.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3091.1

Total Fat 115.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 462.7mg	0%
Sodium 57200.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 404.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 90.1g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 202.3mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 730.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 53.7%