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Homemade Polish Hot Dog Recipe

Name: Homemade Polish Hot Dog Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 4 cups (480g) of all-purpose flour; 2.5oz (70g) of soft butter; 2 tbsps of instant yeast; 1 egg + 1 egg to brush the buns; 1 tbsp of sugar; 1 tsp of salt; ⅘ cup of warm water; sesame seeds or poppy seeds to decorate (optionally); 17 oz (480g) of minced meat; 2 tbsps of butter; 1 small onion; 1 garlic clove; 7 tbsps of milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp of salt; ½ tsp of ground pepper; plastic cling wrap

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Homemade Polish hot dogs are the most loved breakfast in most households. They do need a lot of preparation, especially if you are making the bread at home. That is why many people choose to use this as a lunch or a light dinner.

Aside from this, the Polish hot dog makes a great starter for any gathering, especially one that has kids in it. One big bonus is that they can be assembled before the people arrive.

Another great way to use this as a starter for a gettogether is by prepping a ‘Make your own hotdog’ table. This would consist of the freshly baked bread, homemade Polish breakfast sausages and an assortment of toppings which we will talk about in a bit. This hands-on approach to the meal is a lot of fun for all ages and people get to make their Polish hot dog just the way they like it.

Polish Hot Dog Toppings

The Polish hot dog is basically freshly baked hot dog buns and sausage. You can use store bought hot dogs and Polish hot dog buns for this recipe. The taste of homemade bread paired with fresh homemade sausage is not comparable. That is why I usually recommend going the extra mile and prepping it at home. Luckily, the breakfast sausages can be made prior.

A great way to optimize time is to make the Polish breakfast sausage while the bread is rising. You can also make it when the buns are put in the oven to bake. That way both the items get done around the same time. The only issue is that you may require a bit more space to do both things simultaneously. It does get a bit tight in a small kitchen.

Popular topping used for the Polish hot dogs include a variety of veggies like tomatoes, onion, cucumbers, dill pickles, salad, sauerkraut. Don’t forget to add sauces of your choice like mayo, ketchup, mustard and garlic sauce.

Homemade Polish Hot Dog Recipe

Hot Dog Buns

Part I – Mix The Ingredients

Add 4 cups (480 gms) of all-purpose flour, 2.5 oz (70 gms) of soft butter, 2 tbsps of instant yeast, 1 egg, 1 tbsp of sugar, 1 tsp of salt, and ⅘ cup of warm water to a large bowl. Use your hand to mix the ingredients together. The dough will initially feel sticky. As you knead it, you will find that the dough begins to get a smooth texture.

The more you knead the flour, the more you activate the gluten in the mixture. The gluten is an essential component that gives bread its characteristic texture.

Part II – Place The Dough In A Bowl

Once you are done kneading the dough, keep it aside for the dough to rise. Place the kneaded dough into a large bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. The towel will keep the dough from drying.

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel.

The bowl now needs to be kept in a warm location. This will give the yeast in the mixture the right temperature they need. Avoid areas with cold drafts as this can prevent the dough from rising.

Part III – Wait For An Hour For The Dough To Rise

The dough will take an hour to rise. When checking the dough, you should check to see if the dough has doubled in size. This can happen before or after an hour and is largely dependent on the temperature. In warm climates, the dough rises faster. In cold climates, the converse is true.

As you can see, the dough has doubled in size.

A good way to maintain a warmer temperature is to keep the dough in a place that is hot. The side of the stove that you are using or next to the oven are good options.

Part IV – Preheat The Oven

Preheating the oven is very important. This ensures that the oven is at the optimum temperature when you place the bread in to bake.

For this recipe the oven needs to be preheated to 374F or 190C.

Part V – Divide The Dough

This recipe makes 8 hot dog buns. To shape these buns, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Divide the dough for the Polish hot dog buns

Part VI – Roll The Buns Into Shape

Spread flour onto your kitchen platform. This floured surface will provide you the flat surface you need to form the Polish hot dog buns. The trick is to roll them into balls and then lightly roll them onto the floured surface. This will give you the characteristic elongated look.

Part VII – Brush The Buns With Egg Wash

Brush the Polish hot dog buns with egg wash.

Part VIII – Sprinkle Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds add flavor to the hot dog buns but are an optional ingredient in the recipe.

Part IX – Bake For 20 Minutes

Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Place the Polish hot dog buns on this and bake for 20 minutes. The buns will have a lovely brown color when they are ready.

Polish Breakfast Sausage

Part I – Dice A Small Onion And A Clove Of Garlic.

Part II – Blend The Onion And Garlic With The Meat

Add the diced onion and garlic to the minced meat. In Poland, people use a variety of different meats to make breakfast sausages. Popular choices include chicken, turkey, beef and pork. Sometimes two or more different types of meat are used.

Blend the mixture together. This should be done until the mixture develops a pudding-like consistency. Add in 2 tbsps. of butter, 7 tbsps. of milk, 1 egg, 1 tbsp. of salt and ½ tsp of salt before blending again.

Part III – Form The Breakfast Sausage

Lay the cling wrap out on a flat surface. Add 2 tbsps. of the mixture on the cling wrap. When placing it make sure to place it closer to the central edge of the foil. Make sure to leave space for rolling though. Spread the meat mixture along a straight line to form the sausage. Make them as long or short as you desire.

Wrap the cling wrap around the sausage and tie the ends. A good way to do this is to use the long ends of the cling wrap.

Repeat the process till all the meat is over. This should give you around 10-15 sausages.

Part IV – Cook The Sausages

Place the wrapped sausages in a pot and cover them with water. Cover the pot and let the sausages simmer for around 20 minutes.

Part V – Drain The Sausages

Once the sausages are ready, drain the water and leave them to cool. When they are cool enough to handle, remove them from the cling wrap. These sausages can be reheated or fried just before being served.

The Polish breakfast sausages are ready to serve.

Assembling the Homemade Polish Hot Dogs

Part I – Slice The Hot Dog Buns

Make a horizontal slice in the hot dog bun. Don’t cut all the way through. The bun should flap open as one piece. This makes it easier to hold and eat.

Part II – Layer The Toppings

Add in all the toppings that you would like in the hot dog bun. As mentioned before, this differs according to individual preferences.

Part III – Place The Sausage And Add The Sauces

FAQs About Making Homemade Polish Hot Dogs

What Toppings Can Be Used To Make Polish Hot Dogs?

Everyone has their own choice of toppings when it comes to making Polish hot dogs. A lot also depends on the seasonality of the vegetables. Some popular toppings are cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce.

Dill pickles and sauerkraut are also great toppings to add on. A variety of sauces like mustard, mayonnaise, garlic sauce and ketchup are also good additions. People use them in different combinations and the preferences vary.

My Bread Is Not Rising. What Should I Do?

One very popular complaint is when the bread does not rise. This could be due to two different reasons. Both of which are linked to the yeast that you use.

One of the most common mistakes is that the yeast may be old. The best way to avoid this is to check the expiry of the packet that you use.

The second issue is largely due to the temperature at which the dough is kept. Yeast needs warm temperatures to rise. Make sure that you keep the dough away from drafts and in a warm spot. Try keeping it next to the oven when it is being preheated or next to a stove when you are making the breakfast sausages.

Can I Use Store Bought Sausages?

While homemade breakfast sausages are the best, it does get difficult to make everything at a single time. This is especially true if you are prepping for a get-together or a party.

Store-bought sausages will also do in a pinch. Try and get the smoked variety because they tend to be tastier.