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Ready In:
33mins

Ingredients:
9
Yields:

18 pigs in a blanket

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ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
  • 12 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 34 cup buttermilk
  • 18 miniature hot dogs

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directions

  • Heat the oven to 400ºF. Grease a large baking sheet. Sift the dry ingredients (flour through salt) into a mixing bowl (or dump them in one at a time, whatever).
  • Rub the butter pieces into the dry ingredients until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cheese until evenly distributed.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk. Stir well with a wooden spoon. Let the dough sit for 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the dough with flour and stir once or twice then turn out onto a well floured counter.
  • With floured hands, pat the dough into a 15 by 7 inch rectangle, trimming the sides if necessary to get a true rectangle. (Handle the dough as little as possible for tenderness, yeah right).
  • Using a pizza cutter, slice the rectangle into thirds horizontally then slice each third into thirds vertically, this will give you 9 small rectangles. Slice each rectangle diagonally into two thin triangles.
  • One at a time, roll up the sausages in the triangles. Place pointy side down on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on the sheet for 3 minutes then tranfer to a wire rack.

Questions & Replies

Pigs in a Blanket (From Scratch) Recipe - Food.com (13)

  1. Hi! Has anyone tried to use this dough for anything else besides PIAB?? I'm thinking something with pepperoni and cheese, but I don't like wasting ingredients/baking supplies. TIA!

    mia s.

  2. Has anyone tried making these ahead to warm up the next day?

    Lifiz G.

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Reviews

  1. I can't believe how many Pigs in Blanket "recipes" called for pre-made dough. Do people really need a "recipe" to figure that out? Anyway, this one was perfect- I was surprised at how good the dough was for being so simple. I didn't roll/cut my dough out or anything- my son and I just pulled a good "chunk" off for each little veggie dog, and it worked fine. Nice flaky layers!

    secretbeans

  2. This was a great dough. It's nice and light and I like the addition of the cheese. I've used several different recipes for making pigs in a blanket and I would definitely use this one again. I used it with one package of lil' smokies and instead of triangles I cut my dough into rectangles to fit the size of the smokies. I did have dough leftover, so I just shaped the leftover dough into a biscuit and it was delicious. This is a great recipe if you want kids to help with the cooking! My 3 and 6 year old had no problem helping me with every step and of course they love mini pigs in a blanket!

    Mrs. Emily

  3. Hands down the best pig in a blanket I've ever had. I loved that the dough didn't need a long rest or chilling time. It was tender and flaky. I loved it!

    Jonathan Melendez

  4. I made these tonight and they turned out great! My family was pleased to be able to eat "pigs in a blanket" again. I haven't made pigs in a blanket for about 6 years, because I have stopped eating and buying pillsbury and other mass produced brands. (I eat organic most of the time and I want minimal ingredients) I used smart chicken organic hotdogs, and halfed them. I also added a 1/3 slice of Horizon organic american cheese slices inside a slit I made in the hotdogs. For my vegetarian daughter, I used a tofurky sausage for her and she liked it as well. I didn't add the sugar, and I didn't miss it. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Mrs. Oliver

  5. Brilliant!

    Peelfletcher

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Tweaks

  1. I halved the recipe and used sweet cream flavored coffee creamer and no baking soda and they turned out PERFECT!

    Katelyn U.

  2. The dough gets quite crispy and stays flat, at 400°. I recommend dropping the temperature to 350° and adding 10-15 minutes cooking time. Also, add a tablespoon of seltzer. You will not be sorry. Use an egg white to wash the top of the dough, before cooking. I added cheese slices, on top, for my kids. They loved the addition. Otherwise, ok recipe. Thanks

    Jenniferkntts

  3. The dough is perfect as written! I did use on regular size dogs! The dough covered 8 full size dogs.

    668085

  4. Spread ketchup on the rolled out dough before rolling the hot dog in. Also i didn't have any hot dogs this time. So i used some baloney and they were a hit.

    Carynne N.

  5. OK, so a few changes I made:<br/>1) No buttermilk so I used 1 percent milk instead,<br/>2) Due to 1) above, skipped the baking soda (not needed to cut the acid), <br/>3) Used shortening instead of butter, <br/>4) Skipped the cheese,<br/>5) Added a tad of water to get the dough consistency right (and to compensate for lack of water in shortening and high altitude),<br/>6) Used a rolling pin, just because I finally found it!<br/>I halved the recipe, and this was a good amount of dough for 3-4 full-sized hot dogs. Maybe it was the size of the dogs, or ??, but to get them as brown as I wanted took quite a bit longer than 13 minutes. I should have rolled the dough thinner!<br/>Having said all that, great recipe. Definitely akeeper for the next time I get a craving!

    Jimbocous

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FAQs

How do you keep pigs in a blanket warm for serving? ›

How do you keep pigs in a blanket warm for a party? You can either keep them in a low-heat oven (around 225 F degrees), and just pull out one plate-full at a time, or you can keep them warm in a slow cooker. The slow cooker method may make them a bit soggy, but it's less hands-on than the oven method.

What is pigs in blanket explanation? ›

A pig in a blanket is a sausage (originally a pork sausage, hence the “pig”) wrapped in either a pancake, biscuit dough, or a crescent-style piece of pastry (you guessed it, that's the “blanket”).

What food is called pigs in a blanket? ›

Pigs in blankets are so called because they are made from pigs (sausages) and wrapped up in a 'blanket'. It's worth noting that 'pig in a blanket' means something different in the US, where it refers to a co*cktail sausage wrapped in croissant-style pastry.

Is pigs in a blanket a starter? ›

That cheese sauce is SO rich & creamy and the Pigs In Blankets are just perfect. As I mentioned before, these would be wonderful as a starter, a party snack or minus the cheese sauce – alongside your Christmas dinner.

Do you need to refrigerate pigs in a blanket after cooking? ›

Storage Tips: These are best served warm or at room temperature the day they are made, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing Tips: Freeze unbaked pigs in a blanket by assembling and then freezing in a single layer on a baking sheet for about 2 hours.

Can you cook pigs in blankets the day before and reheat? ›

You can make these ahead, then reheat to serve on the day. Will keep chilled for up to two days after cooking.

What is American version of pigs in a blanket? ›

Pigs in a blanket in the United States is a small hot dog or other sausage wrapped in pastry similar to a sausage roll in the UK, it is commonly served as an appetizer in the United States. The similarity in name with that of the UK dish pigs in blankets, which is a sausage wrapped in bacon, sometimes causes confusion.

What do Texans call pigs in a blanket? ›

The Texanist: Why Do Texans Call a Pig in a Blanket a Kolache? – Texas Monthly.

What do Americans call pigs in blankets? ›

but here's the kicker: we're rather alone in our bacon-wrapped culinary tradition. In the US, pigs in blankets are instead known as pigs in a blanket, and are typically small sausages wrapped not in bacon but in croissant or biscuit dough.

What is a cute name for pigs in a blanket? ›

Other names for the food are franks in a blanket, franks in blanks, and wiener winks. Although, wiener winks tend to use bread and cheese in their recipe instead of biscuit dough or croissant dough.

Can you prep pigs in a blanket the night before? ›

CAN YOU WRAP PIGS IN A BLANKET THE NIGHT BEFORE? This is a great make-ahead recipe! Make the pastry and wrap your pigs in a blanket the night before, or even sooner! Once they're frozen hard on the baking sheet, you can transfer them to a zip-top bag and they'll keep in the freezer for months!

Are pigs in a blanket the same as kolaches? ›

Most East Texas bakeries have mistakenly named their 'pig in a blanket' as a kolache,” she said. Although I am not of Czech heritage, I still cringe at the inaccuracy each and every time I see a sign proclaiming “Donuts and Kolaches” in front of a business, only to discover that there are no kolaches to be found.

What side dishes go with pigs in a blanket? ›

Recommended Side Dishes:
  • Roasted Vegetables: Serve your pork chops with a side of roasted vegetables such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus. ...
  • Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes make a classic side dish for pork chops.
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What is a good side for pigs in a blanket? ›

The best side dishes to serve with pigs in a blanket are mashed sweet potatoes, baked beans, mac and cheese, Toad in The Hole, green beans and potatoes, cheese dip, deviled eggs, muffin mix waffles, blooming onion, scrambled eggs, creamy coleslaw, garlic bread, potato salad, corn on the cob, and sweet potato fries.

Can I reheat pigs in blankets? ›

How do I reheat Pigs in Blankets? From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot. From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir.

Can pigs in a blanket be served at room temperature? ›

Sure. You can assemble the pigs in a blanket and refrigerate them for a few hours before baking. This appetizer is good hot out of the oven or cooled to room temperature.

How do you keep pigs warm? ›

How cold is too cold?
  1. Primarily, pigs should be offered shelter from precipitation and dampness. Water conducts heat. ...
  2. Provide wind breaks and shelter from drafts. ...
  3. Insulate the pig area. ...
  4. Strive to keep ambient temperatures within the thermoneutral (TN) zone of the pig, for age and body size.
Mar 6, 2023

How do you keep show pigs warm? ›

Holt says the most important parts of keeping a pig warm is to keep them in a climate controlled barn or inside a hot box, use straw and shavings to provide adequate bedding, prevent drafts and utilize a heat lamp in a safe distance from the pig and straw bedding.

How do you keep hot appetizers warm? ›

Cooler or Insulated Bag

We may think of using our cooler or insulated shopping bag when transporting food that needs to be kept cold, but both are also great at keeping foods warm. If the food is not in a covered dish, transfer to a covered container or wrap in aluminum foil and store in the cooler or bag.

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