Cooking Classics
The Technique
Party Hot Dogs
Late season grilling should have several conversation starters on the menu & Party Hot Dogs fit the bill. These adorable nibbles are nestled inside of a custom prepared Miniature Bun to ensure a perfect fit. When topped with homemade Hot Moonshine Mustard & a relish that can be whirled in the food processor quickly, these signature morsels may be offered as an appetizer or a main dish & they pair well with Party Cheeseburgers. Learn how to make a grilling favorite in a fresh new way by following my valuable pointers.
Party Hot Dogs
makes 3 1/2 dozen
Miniature Buns
1/4 tsp vegetable oil
3 1/2 dozen miniature smoked sausages
1 {8-oz} jar Classic Bread & Butter Pickles
Hot Moonshine Mustard
Buttermilk Onion Rings
Prepare the Miniature Buns as directed. Slice them vertically down the center not quite through to the bottom. Set aside. Preheat the grill to Medium-High heat {350-400 degrees}. Place an 8-inch cast iron skillet directly onto the grill grate & swipe the surface with the oil. When the skillet is hot & begins to smoke, cook the smoked sausages, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove them from the grill. Repeat the procedure with the remaining sausages adding additional oil, if necessary. Drain the Classic Bread & Butter Pickles through a fine wire mesh sieve, reserving the pickling solution. Discard the spices. Pulse the pickles in the food processor several times until finely chopped to make a relish. Nestle the sausages in the split buns; top with the relish & Hot Moonshine Mustard. Serve with Buttermilk Onion Rings.
Miniature Buns
makes 3 1/2 dozen
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/4 tsp highly active dry yeast
4 tsp sugar, divided
2 cups bread flour
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp melted butter
2 eggs, divided
1 tsp water
Sesame seeds
Stir together the water, the yeast & 1 tsp sugar. Let stand 5 minutes or until foamy. Whisk together the flour, the remaining 3 teaspoons sugar & the salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the butter, one egg & the yeast mixture. Mix on Low speed 1 minute with a dough hook. The dough will come together in a ball around the hook. Increase the speed to Medium & mix 5 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball & place in a lightly greased bowl. Spray the dough surface with cooking spray & cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in a draft-free spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Remove the dough from the bowl & place smooth side up onto a lightly floured surface. Press the dough into a flat even disc. Using a pastry pin, roll the dough to a quarter-inch thickness. Cut the dough with a 1 5/8-inch round cutter. Gather the dough, reroll the scraps & repeat the process until all of the dough has been portioned. Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes if it becomes difficult to remain flattened. Place the dough onto parchment paper lined half sheet pans. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in a draft free spot for about 20 minutes hour or until increased by 1/4 the original size.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together the remaining egg & the water; brush over the tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 7 to 8 minutes. The tops will be pale. Place the buns under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, continuously rotating the pan to evenly brown, if desired. Cool completely.
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How To Make Party Hot Dogs
Make the Hot Moonshine Mustard several days before serving. The Miniature Buns may be prepared up to two days ahead. Place them in a zip-top bag & refrigerate them. Steam them a few seconds in the microwave to make the buns pliable for neat & tidy filling.
The Technique
A few pieces of equipment will be needed in order to complete the task. Read through the recipe instructions before beginning. Here’s what you should know.
No. 1
Preheat the grill to Medium-High heat {350-400 degrees}. Place an 8-inch cast iron skillet directly onto the grill grate & swipe the surface with the oil. When the skillet is hot & begins to smoke, cook the smoked sausages, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
No. 2
Remove them from the grill. Repeat the procedure with the remaining sausages adding additional oil, if necessary.
The Tune
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