Hot dog bun facts for kids
A hot dog bun of the side-loading variety containing a hot dog sausage dressed with three common condiments: ketchup, relish, and mustard
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| Alternative names | Side-loading bun |
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| Type | Bun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Main ingredients | Flour, water |
| Variations | New England-style hot dog bun |
A hot dog bun is a soft, long roll made to hold a hot dog or other types of sausages. You'll find different kinds of hot dog buns around the world.
In most of the United States, the bun opens from the side. But in New England, a special bun that opens from the top is very popular. Some buns, like those used for Chicago-style hot dogs, even have poppy seeds on them!
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History of Hot Dog Buns
Have you ever wondered where the hot dog bun came from? It's a fun story!
How the Name "Hot Dog" Started
A historian named Bruce Kraig thinks the name "hot dog" came about in the late 1800s. People in America saw German immigrants eating sausages on buns. They joked that the sausages looked a bit like the Germans' pet dachshund dogs.
Early Hot Dog Bun Ideas
One story says that Charles Feltman created a long hot dog bun in 1871. He sold hot dogs on Coney Island, a famous amusement area in New York.
Another story credits an Austrian baker named Ignatz Frischmann. He supposedly invented the "Vienna roll" for hot dog sellers on Coney Island. This invention made him quite rich!
The 1904 World's Fair Story
A popular tale comes from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri. A German seller named Antoine Feuchtwanger was selling hot sausages called 'frankfurters'. These were named after his hometown, Frankfurt, in Germany.
At first, he gave customers gloves to hold the hot sausages. But people kept taking the gloves! So, he asked his brother, who was a baker, for help. His brother came up with the idea of putting the sausages in a bun. And that's how the hot dog bun was born!
Regional Hot Dog Bun Styles
Hot dog buns come in many different shapes and styles, depending on where you are.
New England Split-Top Buns
In New England, you'll often see "split-top" hot dog buns. These buns are cut on the top instead of the side. They are not just for hot dogs! People also use them for delicious lobster rolls and clam sandwiches.
Chicago Poppy-Seed Buns
In Chicago, Illinois, hot dog buns often have poppy seeds on them. These buns are made with special flour that has a lot of gluten. This helps the bun stay strong and not fall apart, especially when it's steamed.
European Baguette Hot Dogs
In countries like Austria, Poland, and other parts of Central Europe, a "hot dog" can be very different. It's often a baguette (a long, thin loaf of bread) that is hollowed out. A sausage is then put inside the bread.
In Denmark, this style is called a "French Hot Dog." It's served with a special "French Hot Dog Dressing" that often contains Dijon mustard.
See also
In Spanish: Panecillo de perrito caliente para niños
