Recipe: Lit’l Smokies Mini Pretzel Hot Dogs - Marla Meridith

Ingredients

• 1½ cups warm water (110-115 degrees F)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoon)
• 4½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 14 cups water
• 1 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
• 1 package cocktail hot dogs (mine had about 35)
• Kosher salt