Pretzel Dogs Bites with Dipping Sauce

You don't have to cut the hot dogs if you want the entire hot dog to eat.  You can also buy mini hot dogs or sausages if you choose not to cut up the hot dogs.   I make two dipping sauces, honey mustard and a spicy honey mustard sauce.  You can also make a cheese dip with it if you want.

PRETZEL DOG BITES with DIPPING SAUCE
(makes approximately 60-65)

Pretzel Dog Ingredients:

*1 1/2 cups beer, room temperature

*1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

*2 teaspoons salt

*2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast

*4 1/2 cups bread flour

*1/4 cup butter, melted

*1  egg yolk

*2 teaspoons water

*10 cups water

*2/3 cups baking soda

*Corse kosher salt (amount is up to you, it's for the salt on top of pretzel)

*2 1/2- 3 packages (8 count) hot dogs

Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce:

*1/2 cup Dijon mustard

*1/2 cup honey

*3 tablespoons raspberry jam

Honey Mustard Sauce:

*1/8 cup Dijon mustard

*1/4 cup yellow mustard

*4 tablespoons mayonnaise

*1 1/2 tablespoons honey

*1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

*salt and pepper to taste

Pretzel Dog Directions:

~Heat 1 1/2 cups beer in microwave for 20-30 seconds or until it reaches 110 degrees.

~Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons salt in bowl.

~Sprinkle 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast on top.

~Allow to stand for 10 minutes or until yeast begins to proof.

~In a large bowl, mix 4 1/2 cups bread flour, 1 1/4 cups melted butter and yeast mixture until incorporated.

~Knead until dough is elasticity and smooth (about 5-8 minutes)

~Oil a large bowl, and place dough in it.

~Cover and allow to rise in a draft free area for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until double in size.

~Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

~Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

~In a small bowl, beat 1 large egg yolk and 2 teaspoons water, set aside.

~Pour 10 cups water and baking soda into a large bowl.

~Stir until 2/3 cups baking soda is dissolved.

~Bring water to a boil.

~Cut 24 hot dogs into thirds (skip this step if using a whole hot dog).

~Turn the dough out onto aa lightly oiled surface

~Roll the dough into a 10x20 inch rectangle.

~Cut dough into 1 inch wide strips.

~Cut each strip into about 2 inch long strips (skip this step if using a uncut hot dog).

~Wrap dough tightly around hot dog (if using a whole hot dog, wrap the dough tightly in a spiral around the dog, pinching the edges to seal), leave the ends open.

~Carefully drop a few hot dogs into the boiling water for about 30 seconds (do not overcrowd).

~Remove the hot dog from boiling water and place on prepared baking sheet.

~Brush each pretzel dog with the egg yolk mixture.

~Sprinkle desired amount of salt over pretzel dogs (don't over salt).

~Bake in preheated oven for around 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

~Remove and place on a cooling rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce Directions:

~Combine 1/2 cup dijon mustard, 1/2 cup honey, and 3 tablespoon raspberry jam together in a small bowl.

~Whisk until well incorporated.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Honey Mustard Sauce Directions:

~Combine 1/8 cup dijon mustard, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 4 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.