Pigs in a Blanket

I found a new way to use my Artisan Bread Dough; Pigs in a Blanket.  My husband was working a 24 hour shift the other night, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to have kid food for dinner. They were so simple to make, and the kids enjoyed helping. We dipped our hot dogs in ketchup, mustard, and BBQ Sauce.  Then, I packed the leftovers in the kid’s lunch boxes for the next day.  When I told my husband about them, he was disappointed that he wasn’t here to try them. I’m sure I will be making them again soon for him!

Pigs in a Blanket

1 lb. artisan bread dough (I use half white whole wheat flour and half all purpose flour)

8 hot dogs

1 Tbsp. melted butter

Divide dough into 8 pieces. Using your hands, flatten each piece of dough into a circle about 2/3 as big as the hot dog. Wrap the hot dogs with the dough, overlapping the dough and pinching it to close. Place hot dogs, seam side down, on a cookie sheet and let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 400˚ for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter. Serve immediately.

Note: You can find the Master Recipe for this Artisan Bread Dough in Five Minutes a Day, along with an instructional video, here.

This post has been linked to Try New Adventures Thursday.