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How to Make Pigs in a Blanket

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Get out of a hot dog rut and make pigs in a blanket for a change.

Pigs in a blanket are a favorite party treat quickly eaten by kids and adults. You can prepare them ahead of time and pop them in the oven once you are ready to serve them for a fresh-baked pastry. Serve your pigs in a blanket on their own, roll a slice of cheese in with the sausage or make an assortment of homemade dips to accompany these one-bite wonders.

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    Moderately Easy

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    Things You'll Need

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 tsp. baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp. salt
    • 3 tbsp. wheat germ
    • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
    • 1/3 cup buttermilk
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 10 Vienna sausages (or enough cut-up hot dogs to make 10 appetizers)
    • Bowls
    • Whisk
    • Pastry blender
    • Clean towel
    • Rolling pin
    • Baking sheet
    • Brush
      • 1

        Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and wheat germ in a large bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk and egg yolk in a smaller bowl.

      • 2

        Add shortening to the dry ingredients and blend using your pastry cutter until it looks like pea-sized chunks. Crisscross two knives or use your fingertips to create this texture if you do not have a pastry cutter.

      • 3

        Add the liquids into the flour mixture and stir until it forms a moist dough.

      • 4

        Knead your dough and set it aside to rise for 20 minutes or until it doubles in size. Place a clean towel on top of your dough to help the process.

      • 5

        Divide your dough into 10 equal pieces and roll each portion into long flat rectangles.

      • 6

        Place your sausage in the middle of the dough and make 5 small cuts in the dough on each side of the sausage. Bring each cut into the center of your sausage by crossing one side over the other to create a braided look.

      • 7

        Grease your baking sheet and place the pigs in a blanket on it. Cover with the clean towel and let proof a second time until the dough doubles in size again. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit while waiting.

      • 8

        Brush the pigs in a blanket with an egg wash and bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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