Pigs in a Pretzel Blanket

Making pretzels, to me, is like magic. These take your basic appetizer to the next level for sure!

Pizza dough
5 cups water
¼ cup baking soda
1 egg
1 Tbsp water
Salt
1 pkg. Lil’ Smokies

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Divide pizza dough into small strips and wrap around each Smokie. Set aside.
In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and add the baking soda. Boil each dough-wrapped Smokies for 20-30 seconds and set back aside. BE CAREFUL and have a spoon in the water when you add the baking soda, it boils up pretty quickly!
On a foil-lined baking sheet, place the boiled dough-wrapped Smokies evenly apart.
Whisk together the egg and water. Brush each wrapped Smokie with the egg wash and top with salt.
Bake for 15 minutes.