There is nothing more quintessentially summer than sitting down at a backyard barbecue and enjoying a flavorful hot dog. For a long time, I accepted that my hot dog was a sad soul without a bun, because I either couldn’t find gluten-free hot dog buns or because they were so bad that eating sand was a better choice. As with a lot of things GF, hot dog buns have come a long way, though I still find them to be a bit thicker than I’d like. However, instead of eating your hot dog speared on a fork, you can now actually eat it on a bun with all of your favorite condiments!
If you like the old-school hot dogs with bread, use our list of Gluten-Free Bread Brands to make a hot dog sandwich.
What Are the Most Popular Gluten-Free Hot Dog Buns Brands Available?
Have you ever wondered who makes gluten-free hot dog buns? We want you to be able to enjoy your hot dogs, so we put this list together of popular gluten-free hot dog buns brands. Here’s to getting your grub on and having a great backyard cookout!
This post is informational only. Gluten-Free Grubbin’ will not receive compensation in any form for mentioning these products or brands.
Canyon Bakehouse
- Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: Canyon Bakehouse’s website says that all of their products are certified by the GFCO and are made in a dedicated gluten-free bakery. They also test all ingredients before they are allowed into their facility and test all finished products to ensure their safety. (Source: Canyon Bakehouse)
Where To Buy – Use this Canyon Bakehouse store locator to find GF hot dog buns near you.
Ener-G Foods
- Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: Ener-G Food’s website says that all of their products are created in a dedicated gluten-free facility. They also clean, sanitize, and inspect their equipment after each production run. (Source: Ener-G)
Where to buy – You can use this Ener-G where to buy page to find Ener-G gluten-free hot dog buns.
Franz
- Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: Franz’s website says that all of their gluten-free bakeries and products have been certified by the GFCO. Additionally, all of their gluten-free products are manufactured in a dedicated gluten-free bakery and undergo regular testing to verify the ppm of gluten is safe. (Source: Franz)
Where To Buy – Franz’s locations tool is a great help in finding their products in your area.
Katz
- Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: Katz’s website states that all of their products have been certified by the GFCO and the Gluten Intolerance Group, which is part of the Gluten-Free Certification Organization. Katz products are also manufactured in a dedicated gluten-free facility that is nut-free, dairy-free and kosher. (Source: Katz)
Where To Buy – Use this Katz store locator to learn more about where you can find Katz gluten-free hot dog buns near you.
Kinnikinnick
- Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: Kinnikinnick’s website says that all of their products have been certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Program and are made in a dedicated gluten-free facility that is also safe from dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, and soy. Additionally, they have strict policies where they test all incoming ingredients before they use them and don’t let gluten in their facilities in any form, even from their employees. This makes Kinnikinnick one of the safest gluten-free hot dog buns brands available. (Source: Kinnikinnick)
Where To Buy – Use this finder to purchase Kinnikinnick GF hot dog buns near you.
Little Northern Bakehouse
- Millet and Chia Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: Little Northern Bakehouse’s website says that their products are made in a gluten-free facility and that both their products and facilities have been certified by the GFCO and the Gluten-Free Certification Program. (Source: Little Northern Bakehouse)
Where To Buy – Little Northern Bakehouse’s store finder is a good way to find their GF products in your area.
Sam’s Choice
- Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: The Sam’s Choice website doesn’t contain a statement regarding their allergen safety policy, so we reached out to them. We’ll update this article when we hear back.
However, the packaging for their gluten-free products does contain a GFCO certification.
Where To Buy: You can buy these Sam’s Choice gluten-free hot dog buns at Walmart and Sam’s Club only. Use this store locator to find a location near you.
Schar
- Hot Dog Rolls
Cross-Contact: Schar’s website didn’t have any information regarding how they avoid gluten cross-contact, so we reached out to them. They emailed Gluten-Free Grubbin’ back and said that all of their products are made in dedicated gluten-free bakeries and that they regularly test their ingredients and products to make sure that they come in below 10 ppm of gluten. (Source: Email from Schar)
Where To Buy – Use this locator to find Schar gluten-free hot dog buns in your city.
Three Bakers
- Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: Three Bakers states that all of their products are made in dedicated gluten-free facilities and are certified by the Gluten Intolerance Group, which is a part of the GFCO. (Source: Three Bakers)
Where To Buy – Use this where-to-buy tool to find Three Bakers GF products in your area.
Udi’s
- Classic Hot Dog Buns
Cross-Contact: Udi’s website doesn’t have any information regarding how they avoid gluten cross-contact, so we reached out to them. They explained how they thoroughly clean and test their production lines prior to doing a gluten-free run. They also keep all gluten-free ingredients completely separate from gluten-containing ingredients to further prevent cross-contact. (Source: Email from Udi’s)
Where To Buy: Udi’s where-to-buy page will help you find Udi’s gluten-free hot dog buns near you.
How To Thaw Gluten-Free Hot Dog Buns
Many gluten-free hot dog buns come frozen and must be thawed before eating. Here are a couple of ways to do so, plus one method we discourage you from trying.
Best: Thaw at Room Temperature
Try to plan ahead and defrost the bun at room temperature for several hours before you are going to eat it. This will leave you with a moist, fresh bun.
Good: Pop It in the Oven
For the fastest defrosting method, place your frozen gluten-free hot dog bun in a 300° F oven for 5 minutes. If you cook it hotter and longer than this, your buns will toast.
Worst: Use the Microwave
Resist the urge to pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, otherwise, you’ll be left with a chewy bun that may harden up as soon as it cools down. But if the microwave is the only option you have, then cook the bun on high for no more than 10 seconds. If the GF hot dog bun is still frozen, put it in the oven for 5 more seconds, repeating in 5-second intervals until fully defrosted.
Stay Safe With These Gluten-Free Hot Dog Buns Brands
Hopefully, you have found this list of gluten-free hot dog buns brands helpful. We encourage you to share this list with your loved ones and spread the word about Gluten-Free Grubbin’ so that all of us celiacs and those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity/non-celiac wheat sensitivity can stay healthy and safe.
Go get your grub on!
