INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups
warm water (110-115 degrees F)
1 tbsp
granulated sugar
1
packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoon)
4 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
2 tsp
kosher salt
2 tbsp
butter, melted and cooled
14 cups
water
1 cup
baking soda
1
package cocktail wieners (mine had about 30) or an 8 pack of hot dogs, cut into fourths for 32 hot dog pieces
1
large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Kosher salt
4
slices of American cheese, cut into eighths (American cheese melts beautifully, but if you must, you can use cheddar)