It’s impossible to eat just one. Unless you’re a normal human begin with that little thing called will power. I, unfortunately don’t have it. When it comes to food, I’m an all or nothing kind of girl.
So when I made these bad boys, I obviously had to “taste” 3 or 4 of them just to be sure they were okay. 
I assure you, they were more than okay.
I don’t know what it is that is so incredibly appealing about a hotdog wrapped in bread. A TOTALLY different experience than simply sticking it in a hot dog bun. I mean WRAPPED completely. In bread.
I’ve had the pretzel dog, and the bagel dog, which are both amazing and I love. But then I thought, how can I make these even more awesome?
CHALLAH! It’s genius if you ask me.
I used my challah recipe to make the dough. Super easy, and the best challah in town if you ask me. It’s also kinda fun to assemble, and a great alternative to the typical summer hot dog in a bun.
Just picture these babies poolside with a tall glass of whatever sounds delicious to you.
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No Bun Needed: Challah-Wrapped Sausages
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
Description
Skip the bun this summer when you going for hot dogs and instead wrap the entire sausage in buttery challah dough. You won’t be sorry.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) dry yeast
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 3 3/4 to 4 cups (900 ml to 960 ml) all purpose flour
- Sesame seeds
- 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tsp water
- 12 hotdogs
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl that has first been rinsed with very hot water. Sprinkle yeast on top and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve.
- Combine with oil, remaining water, sugar, salt, eggs, and half the flour. Beat well. Stir in the remaining flour. Dough should be sticky. Cover dough and let rest for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 10 minutes, adding flour as needed.
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rest until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Punch down dough. Divide dough into 12 equal parts. Shape onto ropes. Roll the rope around an entire hot dog making sure to secure the ends tightly. Place on the baking sheets.
- Brush with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- If you have extra dough, you can make an extra little loaf of challah!
- Just braid loosely and bake without the hot dog!
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage
- Calories: 420
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of bread instead of challah for wrapping the sausages?
While challah is recommended for its rich flavor and texture, you can experiment with other bread types, but the results may vary.
What kind of sausages work best for the challah-wrapped sausages?
Any type of sausage can be used, but bratwurst or classic hot dogs are popular choices that complement the challah well.
How do I ensure the challah dough wraps around the sausages properly?
Make sure to roll out the challah dough to a sufficient thickness before wrapping, and pinch the seams well to prevent any openings during baking.
This was so delicious and super easy to make! Thanks for sharing!!