How Ree Drummond Turns Premade Dinner Roll Dough Into A Savory Appetizer - Tasting Table

"Ree Drummond has a knack for turning everyday ingredients into something you actually get excited to eat. Case in point? Pretzel dogs - snacks that feel part ballpark treat, part cozy comfort food. The secret? She starts with something simple from the freezer that has become the Pioneer Woman's must-have frozen staple: dinner roll dough. The process is surprisingly simple (and even a little fun)."

"Next comes the magic trick: a quick dip in boiling water with a sprinkle of baking soda. In just 30 seconds, the dough puffs up and transforms into a chewy, pretzel-like shell. From there, it's all about the finish. A swipe of egg wash makes each piece of this appetizer glossy, a pinch of coarse salt adds the classic pretzel bite, and a blast in a 425 degree Fahrenheit oven brings everything together in 10 to 12 minutes."

Frozen dinner roll dough becomes the base for pretzel dogs by rolling thawed rolls into pencil-thin ropes and spiraling them around hot dogs, leaving the ends exposed. A brief dip in boiling water with a sprinkle of baking soda puffs and sets the dough into a chewy, pretzel-like shell. An egg wash creates a glossy surface, and coarse salt provides the classic pretzel bite. Baking at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes yields golden, ready-to-dip snacks. The method emphasizes convenience and positions store-bought shortcuts like frozen dough, jarred sauces, and pre-shredded cheese as practical lifelines for busy households without sacrificing flavor.

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