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4th of July Stuffed Flag Hot Dogs

Seared beef hot dogs wrapped in soft challah dough, slit on top and baked, then arranged as flag stripes with blueberry jam "stars".

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Dough-wrapped hot dogs baked until golden, one held up close

4th of July Stuffed Flag Hot Dogs

Serves
Makes 14

Ingredients

Dough

Filling

To finish

Instructions

  1. Make the dough and let it rise 1 to 1.5 hours.

  2. Sear the hot dogs 2-3 minutes and let cool.

  3. Divide dough into 14 pieces. Wrap each hot dog and seal completely.

  4. Place seam-side down. Cut a slit on top to expose the center.

  5. Let rise 20-30 minutes. Brush the dough with beaten egg.

  6. Bake at 380°F for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.

  7. Serve on your hot dog board as American flag food. Add warm blueberry jam for the stars.

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