Mini Pretzel Dogs - Kosher Everyday

Ingredients

• 1 pound mini hot dogs (we love the ones from Romanian Kosher here in Chicago)
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon rapid rise yeast
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups water
• 4 tablespoons baking soda