Made Monday: Pretzel Buns
Happy beginning of the week to you!
I've got some stuff that I have been working on that I am like way super excited about (and like, yeah, I am totally from the Valley... especially when I get way super excited about something). If the timing works out according to my plans, we will be starting a series next week. If the timing goes how life seems to be going at the moment, we will be starting in 2 weeks, maybe 3. This week I got a certain little girl's 4th birthday to get prepared for.
I don't want to say too much on the series yet. Only that it's something God gave to me to share and I am pretty sure most moms... heck, most people... have struggled with the subject. I am hoping to have invites for you soon!
So, to be easy on myself and still share something I've made... I am presenting you with a favorite around here: Polish Dogs in Homemade Pretzel Buns. (Or for the little one's: Hot Dogs in Homemade Pretzel Buns).
This is something I make about 2 times a summer. I make it the first time because it sounds good (dare I say, crave it?) I make it a second time, because one just wasn't enough and we are all wanting more. I usually stop at 2 times...maybe 3, because, well, it's kind of a lot of work.
But work that is worth it. And tastes, oh so yummy. You can't buy a hot dog bun for your Polish dog and think it belongs in the same category. Oh no, the homemade bun elevates that dog to a whole new level.
A super delicious level.
Fresh from the oven. Golden browned, buttery and salted top. Chewy center. Add a good dog, a pickle wedge, deli mustard and a little melted Monterrey jack cheese... and oh man, the dog has been knocked outta the ballpark!
I have plans to make these bad boys this week. My craving for them has met the amount of work they take to make.
It's okay. They are super good. And I seriously cannot go a summer without a couple of these. And neither can my family.
Here's the link to the recipe I use: Alton Brown's Soft Pretzel Recipe (I just shape into buns instead of pretzels. Bake time still works out to be about the same.)
In looking for the link to my recipe I came across this one: Jeff Mauro's Pretzel Hot Dog Buns Recipe. I cannot vouch for this one, but it looks like a winner. I may try his this next time around. Side note: Does anyone else totally love The Next Food Network Star??? It's the one show I will not miss. We don't have television, but I watch it on the computer. Today's plans during nap time: watch the final episode to see who won :) Who did you root for (and please no spoilers... at least not till after 3pm PST. Ha!)?? I am rooting for Michelle and the "Rebel with a Culinary Cause" (whose name totally escapes me at the moment).
I also came across this:
Looks like a cool way to do a polish dog! My only complaint... no char on the dog from the BBQ. Here's the link to the polish dog wrapped in a pretzel bun.
Hope your Monday's been Made!
xo
Amanda
I've got some stuff that I have been working on that I am like way super excited about (and like, yeah, I am totally from the Valley... especially when I get way super excited about something). If the timing works out according to my plans, we will be starting a series next week. If the timing goes how life seems to be going at the moment, we will be starting in 2 weeks, maybe 3. This week I got a certain little girl's 4th birthday to get prepared for.
I don't want to say too much on the series yet. Only that it's something God gave to me to share and I am pretty sure most moms... heck, most people... have struggled with the subject. I am hoping to have invites for you soon!
So, to be easy on myself and still share something I've made... I am presenting you with a favorite around here: Polish Dogs in Homemade Pretzel Buns. (Or for the little one's: Hot Dogs in Homemade Pretzel Buns).
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But work that is worth it. And tastes, oh so yummy. You can't buy a hot dog bun for your Polish dog and think it belongs in the same category. Oh no, the homemade bun elevates that dog to a whole new level.
A super delicious level.
Fresh from the oven. Golden browned, buttery and salted top. Chewy center. Add a good dog, a pickle wedge, deli mustard and a little melted Monterrey jack cheese... and oh man, the dog has been knocked outta the ballpark!
I have plans to make these bad boys this week. My craving for them has met the amount of work they take to make.
It's okay. They are super good. And I seriously cannot go a summer without a couple of these. And neither can my family.
Here's the link to the recipe I use: Alton Brown's Soft Pretzel Recipe (I just shape into buns instead of pretzels. Bake time still works out to be about the same.)
In looking for the link to my recipe I came across this one: Jeff Mauro's Pretzel Hot Dog Buns Recipe. I cannot vouch for this one, but it looks like a winner. I may try his this next time around. Side note: Does anyone else totally love The Next Food Network Star??? It's the one show I will not miss. We don't have television, but I watch it on the computer. Today's plans during nap time: watch the final episode to see who won :) Who did you root for (and please no spoilers... at least not till after 3pm PST. Ha!)?? I am rooting for Michelle and the "Rebel with a Culinary Cause" (whose name totally escapes me at the moment).
I also came across this:
Looks like a cool way to do a polish dog! My only complaint... no char on the dog from the BBQ. Here's the link to the polish dog wrapped in a pretzel bun.
Hope your Monday's been Made!
xo
Amanda