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Combine the 3/4 cup warm water, sugar and kosher salt and mix well.
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Sprinkle yeast on top.
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Let sit about 5 minutes or until mixture starts to look foamy.
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Add the flour and butter.
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Mix on low speed with dough hook attachment.
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Can also make in bread machine using dough setting, or knead by hand.
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Mix on medium speed until dough pulls away from sides and is smooth.
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About 4 to 5 minutes.
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Remove the dough from mixer and place in large oiled bowl.
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Roll around to cover dough with oil slightly.
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Cover and let rise until double in size.
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Preheat oven to 450F.
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line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and brush with a little oil.
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Bring the 10 cups of water to a rolling boil and then add the baking soda.
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Be careful it will foam up so make sure you use deep pan.
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Take risen dough and divide into 8 equal pieces.
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With your hands stretch each piece into a long rope.
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about 12 inches long.
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With hands or rolling pin, roll the ropes flat.
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To me it looks like big noodles at this point.
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Starting at one end of hotdog, start rolling dough ropes around hotdogs in a spiral pattern until all the dogs are covered.
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I like pinching dough around ends to seal.
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Place the pretzels into water/soda mixture one at a time for 30 seconds.
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Remove with slotted spoon to drain excess water from them and place back on cookie sheet lined with oiled parchment.
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Brush dogs with egg and water mixture and sprinkle with salt to your taste.
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Bake for !0 - 12 minutes or until browned to your liking.
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I like mine medium browned but it up to you.
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Just keep an eye out so they don't overcook.
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When done let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Eat alone or with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Can also be made with little smokies or meat of your choice cut into about 2 inch pieces.
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Making the bite size will produce more and are great for kids and parties.
