Baked Mini Corn Dogs

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting and kneading
• 1 cup reduced-fat milk
• 9 reduced-fat hot dogs, halved crosswise
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika