Beer-Battered Pretzel Dogs

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Beer-Battered Pretzel Dogs.

1. Step 1

   Begin by gently warming the beer in a saucepan over low heat until it reaches a cozy 110°F (45°C).

2. Step 2

   Once warmed, transfer the beer to a mixing bowl.

3. Step 3

   Stir in the sugar and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, then sprinkle the yeast on top.

4. Step 4

   Allow this mixture to rest for about 5 minutes, watching for the yeast to become delightfully foamy.

5. Step 5

   In your bread machine, combine the bread flour with melted butter, then pour in the frothy yeast mixture.

6. Step 6

   Set your machine to the Dough cycle to mix and knead the ingredients into a smooth dough.

7. Step 7

   While the dough is coming together, preheat your oven to a sizzling 450°F (230°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lightly greasing them or lining them with parchment paper.

8. Step 8

   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water, setting this golden mixture aside for later.

9. Step 9

   In a large pot, dissolve the baking soda in 10 cups of water, then bring it to a rolling boil.

10. Step 10

    Once your dough is ready, turn it out onto a lightly oiled surface and roll it into a rectangle measuring 10x20 inches.

11. Step 11

    Cut the dough into eighteen 1-inch wide strips.

12. Step 12

    Now, take each strip and wrap it snugly around a hot dog in a spiral fashion, pinching the edges to seal while leaving the ends open, ensuring about half an inch of the hot dog is visible at each end.

13. Step 13

    Carefully drop 2 or 3 of the wrapped hot dogs into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove them and place them on your prepared baking sheets.

14. Step 14

    Brush each pretzel dog with the egg yolk mixture and generously sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of kosher salt.

15. Step 15

    Finally, slide the baking sheets into your preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pretzel dogs emerge golden brown and irresistibly tempting.

16. Step 16

    Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as you anticipate the deliciousness to come!.