Spiral Dog Sticks with Zesty Dip
A fun and easy recipe for delicious spiral-wrapped sausages, perfect for kids and adults alike, served with a zesty homemade mustard and pickle dip.
Equipment
- Large mixer bowl
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Pizza cutter or knife
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Popsicle sticks or wooden skewers
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 envelope rapid-rise yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese low-fat option for healthier twist
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Sausages
- 12 fully cooked sausages like polish sausages, brats, or chicken sausages for a lighter choice
- 12 popsicle sticks or wooden skewers
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/3 cup yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp dill pickle relish lightly drained
Instructions
- Combine your whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the cottage cheese, water, and oil until it's very warm (about 120-130°F).
- Add the warm liquid mixture and the egg to your dry ingredients. Beat for 3 minutes on medium speed until well combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and beat for 1 minute. Gradually add the remaining all-purpose flour until a soft, manageable dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it for 6-8 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll the rested dough into a large rectangle, roughly 12 by 10 inches. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into twelve 1-inch wide strips, each about 10 inches long.
- Take one dough strip and carefully wrap it in a spiral fashion around each sausage, gently tucking the ends underneath to secure.
- Place your wrapped sausages on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Cover them and let them rise for about 20 minutes until they look a bit puffy. (Don't worry, they won't double in size like traditional bread).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the spiral-wrapped sausages for 15-20 minutes, or until they're beautifully golden brown.
- Once baked, remove them from the oven. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into one end of each sausage. Serve immediately with your homemade dipping sauce.
- While the sausages bake, simply combine the yellow mustard and drained dill pickle relish in a small bowl. Stir well, and your zesty dip is ready!
Notes
Don't worry, the dough won't double in size like traditional bread during the second rise.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Total Carbs: 16 g
- Net Carbs: 15 g
- Fats: 29 g
- Protein: 16 g
