Hot Dog Sliders [Mini Hot Dogs]
This hot dog sliders recipe tells you everything you need to know to make the CUTEST little hot dog buns - and different flavours of sliders!
Servings: 30 Hot Dog Sliders
Calories: 55kcal
Equipment
- 2 Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Hot Dog Slider Buns
- ¾ cup Warm - not hot - water (Can use a light tasting beer, if you like)
- 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
- 1 package Active Dry Yeast About 2 ¼ tsp
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 oz Unsalted Butter Melted
- Olive Oil
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
Assembly
- 30 Mini Smoked Sausages We used “Lil Smokies”
- Toppings of choice ketchup, mustard, shredded cheese, finely chopped onions, chili, finely chopped pickles, etc.
Instructions
Make the Dough
- Combine warm water (or beer) with brown sugar, stir until sugar is almost dissolved. Add yeast, stirring until incorporated. Set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes, or until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, stirring until well distributed. Pour in yeast/beer mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Turn dough out onto a clean surface, knead for a couple of minutes. Dough should be soft and smooth.
- Pour about 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large, clean metal or glass bowl. Add freshly kneaded dough to the bowl, turning to coat with the oil.
- Cover with plastic wrap, set aside in a warm spot to rise for an hour or two, until doubled
Make the Hot Dog Slider Buns
- Once the dough has doubled in size:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- Divide dough into 30 equal sized chunks.
- Roll a dough piece into a ball, then roll the ball gently to elongate it into a more oval shape. Repeat for remaining pieces. Let rise for another 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together egg and water, brush this mixture across the tops of the buns.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before proceeding.
Assembly
- Slice a bun in half, lengthwise. If you’d like to prevent rolling, you can slice a small strip off the opposite side, which will become the base.
- Repeat with remaining buns.
- Heat your sausages, whether by gently microwaving them or simmering them. Drain well.
- Place a heated sausage in each bun, top as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition information provided is for the buns only, as all values will depend on the sausages and toppings used.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg