Vegetarian Auntie Anne's Hotdog Bites

Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Vegetarian Auntie Anne's Hotdog Bites! This fun and flavorful twist on a classic features soft, golden pretzel dough wrapped around bite-sized vegetarian hotdogs, making it the perfect meat-free alternative to a crowd favorite. The homemade dough is kneaded to perfection, boiled briefly in a baking soda bath for that signature pretzel texture, then baked to golden-brown brilliance. Brushed with melted butter and finished with a sprinkle of coarse salt, these bites deliver the perfect balance of chewy, savory, and buttery deliciousness. Perfect as a party appetizer, game-day snack, or a treat to satisfy cravings, these bite-sized delights are sure to be a hit with vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Easy to make and absolutely addictive, this recipe brings the iconic mall pretzel vibes straight to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 32

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Fine salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Baking soda
• 8 Vegetarian hotdogs
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Coarse salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, packed light brown sugar, fine salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

Add the warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and carefully add the baking soda. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 7

While the water heats, cut each vegetarian hotdog into 4 equal pieces.

Step 8

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 32 equal pieces.

Step 9

Roll each piece of dough into a log long enough to wrap around one segment of a vegetarian hotdog slice.

Step 10

Wrap the dough around each piece of vegetarian hotdog, pinching the ends to seal and leaving the ends open.

Step 11

Working in batches, gently drop each wrapped piece into the simmering baking soda water for about 30 seconds, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a clean kitchen towel.

Step 12

Place the boiled bites on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 14

Melt unsalted butter and brush it over the hot baked bites.

Step 15

Sprinkle coarse salt over the buttered hotdog bites.

Step 16

Allow the hotdog bites to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1681.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3600.2

Total Fat 135.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 49682.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 449.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 149.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 480.3mg	0%
Iron 38.7mg	0%
Potassium 2205.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 49.8%