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Pretzels

1 1/2 cups warm water (105 to115*F)
2 (1/4-ounce each) packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 to 4 1/2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
Sesame seeds or poppy seeds

1. Measure warm water into large bowl. Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved. Add sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Gradually add remaining flour to make a soft dough.
2. Knead dough by hand 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover bowl and let rest 30 minutes.
3. Divide dough into 24 pieces; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
4. Roll each into a uniform 18-inch rope. Shape into a pretzel by making a circle, overlapping the two ends, twisting them once and then pressing them onto the bottom curve of the circle. (Dough may also be shaped into 8-inch breadsticks.) Place on greased baking sheets.
5. Beat egg white and water together; brush pretzels. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
6. Bake in preheated 425*F oven for 12 to15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets; cool on wire rack.

Makes 24 servings.

Nutrition analysis (per pretzel):
Calories: 108, Carbohydrate: 19 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 3 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sodium: 130 mg.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wheat Foods Council.