Prepare the Dough:In a large mixing bowl, add the lukewarm water, softened butter, and instant yeast. Let it sit for a few minutes.Add a pinch of salt and gradually add in the all-purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms.Incorporate the brown sugar and continue mixing until the dough is no longer sticky.Grease another mixing bowl with vegetable oil, place the dough in it, and drizzle a little oil over the top. Let it rise for 25-30 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, add the lukewarm water, softened butter, and instant yeast. Let it sit for a few minutes.

Add a pinch of salt and gradually add in the all-purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms.

Incorporate the brown sugar and continue mixing until the dough is no longer sticky.

Grease another mixing bowl with vegetable oil, place the dough in it, and drizzle a little oil over the top. Let it rise for 25-30 minutes.

Prepare the Hot Dogs:Preheat the oven to 450°F.Dry the hot dogs with paper towels.

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Dry the hot dogs with paper towels.

Form the Pretzel Dogs:Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and wrap around a hot dog.In a shallow dish, mix the hot water with baking soda. Dip each pretzel dog in the mixture and place on a lined baking sheet.

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and wrap around a hot dog.

In a shallow dish, mix the hot water with baking soda. Dip each pretzel dog in the mixture and place on a lined baking sheet.

Bake:Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel salt.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel salt.