Pretzel Hot Dogs

STEP 1

Spray baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray. Place rolls onto sheet; cover lightly with plastic food wrap. Let rise at room temperature 1-1 1/2 hours or until completely thawed and rolls feel soft.

STEP 2

Cut cheese into 24 stars using 1-inch star cookie cutter. Attach to toothpicks. Cover; refrigerate until serving.

STEP 3

Cut each dinner roll in half. Roll half of roll into 11-inch rope. Secure one end of bread rope to hot dog with toothpick horizontally. Wrap dough around hot dog 4 times; secure with another horizontal toothpick. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and rolls. Place onto baking sheet; let rest 15 minutes.

STEP 4

Heat oven to 425ºF. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

STEP 5

Place water into large saucepan; bring to boil over high heat. Carefully add baking soda and sugar. (Water will bubble up, then return to a gentle boil.) Drop 3 prepared hot dogs into gently boiling water; cook, turning once, about 30 seconds per side or until surface of dough has lightly bubbled appearance. Remove with tongs; place onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining hot dogs.

STEP 6

Brush each hot dog with beaten egg; sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute.

STEP 7

Stick 3 cheese stars into each hotdog. Serve warm with ketchup and mustard, if desired.