Description
So good and better than the ones you get at the mall that cost $5 and were made four hours ago! These are a family favorite that even my pickiest eater goes back for seconds (and sometimes thirds!) We always make a big batch because these are just as good reheated the next day for 45 seconds in the microwave with some mustard! Yum!
Ingredients
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 2 ½ teaspoons white sugar
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 cups warm milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 10 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 (16 ounce) packages hot dogs
- ¼ cup coarse kosher salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Sprinkle the yeast and sugar over 2 cups of warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 20 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.
- Combine the yeast mixture with the warm milk
- oil
- and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir well to combine. Stir in half of the flour mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in the remaining flour
- 1 cup at a time
- mixing well after each addition. The dough should be moderately stiff and slightly sticky. When the dough has pulled together
- turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic
- about 8 minutes.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray
- then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume
- about 45 minutes.
- After the dough has risen
- fill a large pot with about 8 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- and the baking soda and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. While the water is coming to a boil cut the the dough into 20 pieces
- about the size of a golf ball. Roll each piece into a 12 inch long rope about 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
- Dip a strip of dough into the boiling water using a pair of tongs
- count to 5
- remove it from the water
- and place it on a paper towel for a few seconds. Wrap the strip around a hot dog
- place on a baking sheet
- and sprinkle with coarse salt. Repeat with the remaining strips of dough and hot dogs.
- Bake in a preheated oven until they are golden brown
- about 15 to 20 minutes.
Prep Time: 1 hr
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 20