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Start with the pretzel dough.
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Combine the flour, salt and yeast with a dough hook on a kitchen stand mixer.
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Add the warm water in and allow the dough to come together, scraping the sides if necessary.
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Let the dough knead in the mixer on low for about 8 minutes, until smooth and shiny.
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Place dough in greased large mixing bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel.
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Allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
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Once the dough has risen, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil on the stove.
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Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into about an 8-inch oval, to fit the hot dog.
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Place the hot dog and the cheese slice in the middle of each oval and bring the dough over the sides, securing the dough over the hot dog and cheese.
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Flip the dog, seam side down and cut about 4-5 small slits evenly spaced across the hot dog to allow steam to escape.
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Once the water comes to a boil, turn the stove off and stir in baking soda into the water.
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Gently place each pretzel dog into the water bath, one at a time, just until coated with the mixture.
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Place the pretzel dogs on a baking sheet that is either lined with parchment paper or well greased.
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Sprinkle with salt.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, until dough is nicely golden brown.
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Dip into mustard if desired!
