Mummy hot dogs

Mummy Hot Dogs are cute culinary creations that evoke the image of mummies, using hot dogs wrapped in strips of dough. They are a fun idea to prepare, especially for themed parties, for example, during Halloween. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• Hot dogs (würstel) - as many as you wish to serve
• Pizza dough or puff pastry - enough to wrap all the hot dogs
• Mustard or ketchup - for the eyes
• 1 egg (optional, for brushing the hot dogs if using puff pastry)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough or unfold the puff pastry, then cut it into thin strips.
3. Dry the hot dogs with paper towels and begin to wrap them with the dough strips, leaving a bit of space on the top part to make the “eyes” of the mummy.
4. If you’re using puff pastry and want a more intense browning, whip an egg and gently brush it over the dough wrapped around the hot dogs.
5. Place the mummy hot dogs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and crispy.
7. Once baked, use a bit of mustard or ketchup to make little eyes on the mummies.
8. Serve the mummy hot dogs warm and enjoy the fun!

Curiosity

Mummy Hot Dogs are a highly appreciated variant at American children’s parties and have become popular as a fun snack to prepare during the Halloween season. Besides their simplicity, they are also a way to encourage the little ones to participate in creative cooking.