How to Bake Homemade Hot Dog Bread in the Oven

According to SAEDNEWS, this hot dog pretzel bread is simple to make in the oven and features hot dogs for a delicious and flavorful center. You can serve it with a cheese dip. This bread can be served as an appetizer or even as a main dish and is very tasty and popular. To prepare this delicious bread, we cook the hot dogs in a water bath until they are ready.

Ingredients for Hot Dog Bread

• Bread flour or pastry flour: 250-260 grams

• Sugar: 15 grams

• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon or 1.5 grams

• Instant dry yeast: 1 teaspoon or 3 grams

• Egg: 1

• Milk: 110 grams

• Butter: 20 grams

Steps to Make Homemade Hot Dog Bread in the Oven

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

First, you need to activate the yeast. This recipe uses instant yeast, which does not require activation. You can get instant yeast from baking supply stores. Mix the yeast, sugar, salt, and flour in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the milk and egg until the egg is fully incorporated. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture while stirring. Begin kneading the dough and add melted butter. If needed, add more flour until the dough comes together. Knead for 10 minutes until you have a soft and smooth dough. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, and let it rise for 1 hour until it doubles in size.

Step 2: Shape the Dough

After resting, knead the dough again and divide it into 6 equal parts. Shape each piece into a ball, smooth the seam with your fingers, and let them rest on the work surface for 15 minutes. Roll each ball into an oval shape.

Step 3: Roll the Dough

Starting from the length of the dough, roll it up and pinch the seam at the bottom to seal it. Place the rolls on a baking sheet and let them rise for another hour until they double in size. Brush the tops with a little milk and bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 15-17 minutes until golden brown.

Key Tips for Making Homemade Hot Dog Bread in the Oven

• This dough requires three resting periods, totaling 2.5 hours.

• Do not add extra flour to the dough, as it will become too stiff.

• If you don't have instant yeast, you must activate the yeast with sugar and warm water.

Ingredients for Hot Dog Bread (Alternative Method)

• Hot dogs: 12

• Yeast: 30 grams

• Sugar: a small amount

• Warm water: 4 tablespoons

• All-purpose flour: 600 grams

• Powdered milk: 100 grams

• Eggs: 3

• Butter: 75 grams

• Olive oil: as needed

• Salt and pepper: to taste

• Dried thyme: a small amount

• Dried parsley: a small amount

Steps to Make Hot Dog Bread (Alternative Method)

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

Place 30 grams of yeast in a bowl, add a small amount of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of warm water. Stir well and let it sit in a warm place for 10-15 minutes until the yeast is activated. (Yeast is a powder made of small granules, tasteless, and used to leaven dough. It must be activated with warm water and a little sugar before use.)

Step 2: Prepare Dry Ingredients

Sift 600 grams of all-purpose flour twice, then add 100 grams of powdered milk and sift again. (Sifting the dry ingredients helps the dough rise more and makes the bread softer after baking.)

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, beat 3 eggs with a hand whisk until frothy. Add 75 grams of melted butter and continue beating. Finally, add the activated yeast and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour and powdered milk) to the egg mixture.

Step 4: Knead the Dough

Mix the dough with a spatula until it starts to come together, then knead by hand until smooth and non-sticky, adding flour as needed. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rest for 30-35 minutes until it rises.

Step 5: Prepare Hot Dogs

Prepare 12 hot dogs by removing their casings. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and place the hot dogs on the sheet. You can score the hot dogs, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. (Scoring the hot dogs ensures even cooking.)

Step 6: Bake Hot Dogs

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake the hot dogs for 7-10 minutes, turning them halfway through.

Step 7: Shape Dough and Assemble

Divide the dough into 12 equal parts. Roll each piece into an oval shape on a floured surface. Place a hot dog in each piece of dough (you can add cheese or sautéed bell peppers if desired). Cut the dough on both sides of the hot dog 5 times each. Fold the strips over the hot dog alternately (left over right and right over left).

Step 8: Bake Hot Dog Bread

Grease a baking sheet with olive oil, place the assembled hot dog breads on the sheet, and bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and garnish with dried parsley and thyme. Enjoy!