Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 15x10-inch rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick spray.

2. Step2

   Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1-1/2 cups warm water in a small bowl; set aside. Bring remaining 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in baking soda until dissolved; cool.

3. Step3

   Stir together flour, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until combined. Add yeast mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until dough begins to form a ball. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knewad 4 to 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

4. Step4

   Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball and then press out into a 2-to-3-inch circle. Cut each bratwurst into 4 equal pieces. Wrap each with a piece of the dough; pinch edges together to enclose. Place in prepared baking pan, seam sides down with edges touching.

5. Step5

   Brush tops of dough bundles with cooled baking soda mixture; brush with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt.

6. Step6

   Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with honey mustard, if desired.