Looking for more plant-based party foods? Running out of fun snack ideas for lunch boxes or family movie nights? We love these vegan pretzel dogs as an easy & fun meal idea. They are perfect for a gathering with friends, a night in with the kids, or a quick grab & go lunch! This fun & healthy twist on a childhood classic is a great way to bring more plant-based eating into your week, and not just on meatless Monday.
Wherever you are on your plant-based eating journey, you can find great ideas from GUSTA! Our team runs the whole range. Some of us are "new to the game" full-time vegetarians while others are more hesitant to try substituting some of their favourites with plant based options. We have all decided to go meatless at least once a week and delicious options like these vegan pretzel dogs will certainly make that an easy sell to our families!
Vegan options for meat and cheese alternatives have come a long way lately! If you haven't tried the new offerings, we really encourage you to give them a go. The planet and your health will thank you!
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Vegan Pretzel Dogs
Young and old alike will love these vegan pretzel dogs!
Ingredients:
- 8 GUSTA Vegan dog
- 1 Cup GUSTA Italiano cheese
- 2/3 cups water warm
- 1/2 tbsp sugar granulated
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, reduce amount if using table salt
- 1/2 tbsp yeast, active dry
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted
- ½ tbsp Vegetable oil
- Baking Soda Bath: 3 cups water & 1 tbsp baking soda
- Vegan Egg Wash: 2 tbsp olive oil & 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- Coarse salt or Pretzel Salt
Instructions:
- Combine warm water, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir and allow it to sit for 4-5 minutes. A layer of foam will form on the top.
- To a medium bowl, add flour, the yeast slurry, and melted butter. Knead with hands until the dough becomes stretchy and uniform.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and lightly grease it with olive oil, then return back into the bowl and cover with a tea towel. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 450°F.
- Take a golf ball-sized piece of dough.
- Shape into a 25-inch rope
- Wrap it around the full length of the sausage, looping and pinching the ends of the rope inside.
- Bring water and baking soda to a rolling boil.
- One by one, place the pretzel dogs into the boiling soda water for 30 seconds.
- With a slotted spoon remove them and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush on “egg” wash mixture and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Wipe off any excess soda water that has fallen onto the baking sheet and place in the oven.
- Bake until golden brown in color, about 9-12 minutes.
- Let cool 1-2 minutes and serve with ketchup and mustard.
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