Fluffy Homemade Hot Dog Sausage Brioche Skewers

A tray of golden brioche dough wrapped snugly around juicy sausages has a way of stopping conversations in the kitchen. This hot dog sausage brioche is soft, lightly sweet, and rich, making it perfect for casual lunches, kids’ parties, or weekend baking projects. The dough comes together easily with simple pantry staples, rises beautifully, and bakes into a tender bread that pairs effortlessly with sausage and a touch of mayonnaise.

What Is Hot Dog Sausage Brioche?

Hot dog sausage brioche is a homemade bread-and-sausage dish where soft brioche dough is wrapped around sausages and baked. Unlike classic hot dog buns, the dough is enriched with milk, butter, and a little sugar, giving it a tender crumb and subtle sweetness. The skewered shape makes it fun to eat and easy to serve, especially at gatherings. It’s a popular street-food–style snack in many places, adapted here for home baking.

Pro Tips for the Best Hot Dog Sausage Brioche

• Use lukewarm milk, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
• Knead until the butter is fully absorbed into the dough to ensure a smooth, elastic texture.
• Let the dough rest after shaping so it relaxes and bakes evenly.
• Brushing with egg wash before baking gives the brioche its glossy, bakery-style finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the brioche dough ahead of time?

Yes, the dough can be prepared in advance and left to rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight. This actually helps develop more flavor while making the process more flexible. Before shaping, let the dough sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, so it’s easier to handle.

What type of sausage works best for this recipe?

Most hot dog or frankfurter-style sausages work well, as they cook evenly and fit nicely inside the dough. Avoid very thick or raw sausages, as they may not cook through properly. Pre-cooked sausages are the safest and easiest option.

Why is my brioche dough too sticky or too dry?

Brioche dough is naturally soft and slightly tacky because of the butter and milk. If it feels overly sticky, add a small amount of flour while kneading until manageable. If it’s dry, a splash of milk can help bring it together. The final dough should be smooth, soft, and elastic, not stiff.

Can I skip the mayonnaise filling?

Yes, the mayonnaise is optional and mainly adds moisture and a creamy contrast. You can leave it out entirely or replace it with mustard, ketchup, or a cheese-based sauce. If skipping it, the brioche will still be soft and flavorful on its own. The recipe is very adaptable to personal taste.

Can I Freeze Hot Dog Sausage Brioche?

Yes, these brioche skewers freeze well once fully baked and cooled. Wrap each piece tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to one month. Reheat directly from frozen in a low oven until warmed through. Avoid microwaving as it can make the bread rubbery.

How to Store Hot Dog Sausage Brioche

Store leftover brioche skewers at room temperature for up to one day. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to three days. Brushing lightly with butter before reheating helps refresh the texture.

How to Make Hot Dog Sausage Brioche

Step 1

Step 1

Pour the lukewarm milk into a bowl, add the yeast and sugar, and stir.

Pour the lukewarm milk into a bowl, add the yeast and sugar, and stir.

Step 2

Step 2

Add the bread flour, salt, and egg to the bowl, then mix until a rough dough forms.

Add the bread flour, salt, and egg to the bowl, then mix until a rough dough forms.

Step 3

Step 3

Knead lightly, then add the butter and continue mixing until the butter is fully incorporated.

Knead lightly, then add the butter and continue mixing until the butter is fully incorporated.

Step 4

Step 4

Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.

Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.

Step 5

Step 5

Divide the risen dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each piece and roll it into a long strip, ready to wrap around the sausages.

Divide the risen dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each piece and roll it into a long strip, ready to wrap around the sausages.

Step 6

Step 6

Cut each sausage into three pieces. Thread sausage pieces onto skewers, optionally adding a piece of cheese between two sausage pieces if desired.

Cut each sausage into three pieces. Thread sausage pieces onto skewers, optionally adding a piece of cheese between two sausage pieces if desired.

Step 7

Step 7

Prepare some skewers with only sausage for variety.

Prepare some skewers with only sausage for variety.

Step 8

Step 8

Wrap each sausage skewer with a strip of dough. Place on a baking tray, cover lightly, and let them rest for 20 minutes.

Wrap each sausage skewer with a strip of dough. Place on a baking tray, cover lightly, and let them rest for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Step 9

Brush each skewer generously with beaten egg. Make a small slit along the top of the dough and pipe or spoon a little mayonnaise into the opening.

Brush each skewer generously with beaten egg. Make a small slit along the top of the dough and pipe or spoon a little mayonnaise into the opening.

Step 10

Step 10

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (330°F) for 25 minutes.

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (330°F) for 25 minutes.

Step 11

Step 11

Once out of the oven, brush the hot brioche with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley for a fresh finish and serve.

Once out of the oven, brush the hot brioche with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley for a fresh finish and serve.