soft pretzels

How To Make soft pretzels

• 1

  Prepare hot roll mix according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray: set aside. Divide dough equally into 16 pieces: roll each piece to form rope 7 to 10 inches long. Place on prepared cookie sheets: form into desired shapes (hearts, wreaths, pretzels, snails,loops, ets.). Beat egg white and water in small bowl util foamy. Brush onto dough shapes: sprinkle each shape with 1 1/2 teaspoons of one coating. Bake 15 minutes or util golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• 2

  To make fruit twists, omit coatings. Prepare dough and roll into ropes as directed. Place ropes on lightly floured surface. Roll out, or pat, each rope into rectangle, 1/4 inch thick: brush each rectangle with about 1 teaspoon spreadable fruit or perserves. Fold each rectangle lengthwise in half: twist in desired shape. Bake as directed. To make Cheese Twists: Omit coatings. Prepare dough and roll into ropes as directed. Place ropes on lightly floured surface. Roll out, or pat, each rope into rectangel, 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle each rectangle with about 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar, or other flavor cheese. Fold each rectangle lengthwise in half: twist into desired shape. Bake as directed.
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