1 loaf frozen white bread dough, thawed (recommended: Bridgford)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup coarse salt
Topping options, recipes follow (in cookbook)
Divide a thawed loaf of bread dough into 14 pieces. Roll each piece into a 16-inch rope and form into a pretzel shape. Cover and refrigerate. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Boil pretzels, 3 at a time, until they rise to the surface. Drain on paper towels. Arrange 3 inches apart on a buttered sheet pan. Brush with a beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse salt or finely grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Bake in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes or until brown.
