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Firecracker Hot Dogs Recipe

Wrapped in buttery, flaky biscuit dough and finished with a sweet and spicy glaze, these festive firecracker hot dogs are as delicious as they are adorable.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 hot dogs
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 401

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Glaze and Hot Dogs
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 6-8 hot dogs

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk milk and hot honey until dissolved.
  3. Cut chilled butter into the flour mixture until it reaches the size of small peas, then stir in the milk mixture until a crumbly dough forms.
  4. On a floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle and fold in thirds like a letter; repeat this rolling and folding process twice to create flaky layers.
  5. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cut into 3/4-inch wide strips and 2-inch stars using a cookie cutter, then refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  6. Whisk glaze ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-60 seconds until bubbling, then set aside to cool.
  7. Skewer hot dogs lengthwise, wrap each with a dough strip in a spiral, top with a dough star, and brush thoroughly with the honey-mustard glaze.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the biscuit dough is puffed and golden; let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

If hot honey is unavailable, use regular honey with 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. For a shortcut, store-bought refrigerated dough can be used, but avoid puff pastry as it won't cook through in time.