I just discovered fresh (or frozen) garlic bread sticks make the BEST hotdog buns!! No more Plain Bun Bites. The bread is soft with flavor. I use Veggie Dogs since I am vegetarian. There is plenty bread left over on the ends with these short dogs. But it's not a PBB, it's garlic bread, DUH! Any "Bun length" hot dogs fit perfectly! Enjoy the taste of your dogs or brats and condiments and don't be bothered by dry icky bread.
Our Walmart sells fresh garlic bread sticks in the bakery department 12/$2.50. That's a bit more than your cheap-o plain hotdog buns but trust me you won't regret it. Plus you can have them with your spaghetti dinner, too.