Instructions

• Combine yeast, sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour.
• Add water and 1 tablespoon oil; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Gradually add 2 cups flour until dough pulls from the bowl sides.
• Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes, adding flour as needed.
• Oil the bowl, add dough, turn to coat, cover, and let double for about 45 minutes.
• Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Punch down dough and cut into 16 pieces.
• Roll pieces into ropes.
• Wrap ropes around hot dogs and pinch ends closed.
• Simmer baking soda in a pot of water.
• Simmer pretzel dogs 30 seconds per side, then transfer to the sheet.
• Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Bake 15–20 minutes until golden.
• Cool briefly, insert sticks, and serve.