DIY 3 Foot Long Hotdog

Instructions

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   For the Bun

   Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.

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   In another small bowl whisk water, milk, and egg.

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   With the dough hook, mix the dry ingredients together and then add water-milk-egg mixture. Mix for 4 minutes.

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   Add up to 1/2 cup water as needed to achieve a smooth ball.

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   Add butter and knead for about 10-15 minutes, until the dough is shiny, smooth, and tacky. Dough is done when it has pulled away from the sides of the bowl.

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   Oil a big bowl, add dough, cover with plastic wrap and let rise overnight in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

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   Dump dough onto work surface and punch down to remove the air. Roll out dough into the hotdog shape on a floured surface.

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   Place in an oiled baking tray, let rise for one hour and brush with egg wash before baking

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   Bake at 350 degrees for 20 min or to an internal temperature of 190 degrees. Cool.

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    Slice down the middle to create the hot dog bun.

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    For the Extra Long Hotdog

    Mix all dry ingredients together with the milk and food coloring. Stir well to combine.

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    One at a time, grind the pork, beef, and fat cubes through the medium blade of a meat grinder. Place in refrigerator 30 Mins.

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    Combine the ground meats and fat together and grind a second time with the fine blade meat grinder

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    In a food processor combine ground meat mixture with the wet seasonings mixture and ice

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    Begin to blend, slowing adding cold water to incorporate and emulsify until smooth.

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    Place into the refrigerator for 30 mins to firm up.

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    Prepare the sausage stuffer attachment with casings.

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    Fill the casings with the meat mixture per the directions provided. Tie off each end to complete the hot dog.

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    Place into refrigerator for 30 mins. While chilling prepare the hot water bath for poaching the hot dog.

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    Poach the hot dog in barely simmering water for 20- 25 minutes or an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

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    Shock in Ice Water, Remove, pat dry, and refrigerate.

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    Second cook as desired.

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    Serve with an Extra long bun and top with your favorite toppings.