Source:

Carol Welte

Serves/Makes:24

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (1/4 oz) yeast
• 3-1/2 cups (825 ml) all purpose flour
• 2/3 tsp (3 ml) salt
• 1-1/3 tbsp (20 ml) sugar
• 2-1/2 tbsp (35 ml) margarine
• 1-1/3 cups (325 ml) warm/hot water
• 1 egg plus 1 tbsp (15 ml) water for eggwash

Preparation

• If you have a bread machine, place all ingredients (except egg) in machine. (If not, just knead away)
• Select "manual" and start machine.
• When kneading cycle is complete, turn out on floured board.
• Cut into 24 strips.
• Roll each strip into 18 to 20 inch ropes.
• Shape into pretzel and place on baking sheets.
• Cover, let rise about 45 minutes.
• Beat egg and water together, and brush each pretzel with eggwash.
• Sprinkle with topping(s) of your choice (kosher salt, garlic or onion salt, parmesan cheese)
• Bake in preheated oven at 475 degrees (250 C.) for 12 minutes.

Comments

I sometimes add 1/2 cup each chopped ham and grated cheddar cheese to dough mixture. Jalapeno peppers would be good, too. Better make a double batch. These go fast!