Dogs in a Blanket

This is a fun way to eat a hot dog. If you have kids you will like them even more as they aren't messy and the hot dog won't fall out of the bun! The breading on the out side is really tasty and would make great rolls.

Prep/Total Time: 2 hours

1 package (1/4oz) active dry yeast

1/3 C. plus 1 tsp. sugar, divided

2/3 C. warm milk (110* to 115*)

1/3 C. warm water (110* to 115*)

1 egg, beaten

2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. shortening, melted

1 tsp. salt

3-2/3 C. all-purpose flour

10 hot dogs

2 slices American cheese

• In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp. sugar in milk and water; let stand for 5 min. Add egg, shortening, salt, remaining sugar and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 min. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. (You can pre-heat your oven at this time to 350* and place bowl on stove top to rise)


• Cut a 1/4-in. deep lengthwise slit in each hot dog. Cut cheese slices into five strips; place one strip in the slit of each hot dog.


• When dough has risen punch it down and divide into 10 portions. Roll each into a 5-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle and wrap around prepared hot dogs; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets; let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350* for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10 servings.