Soft Pretzels

• 1 Basic Dough Recipe.
• 1/2 egg white, lightly beaten
• coarse salt

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a rope about 2 inches thick and cut crosswise into 16 pieces.

Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long, tapering the ends slightly.  Form into a knot, brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with salt.

Place on an ungreased baking sheet.  Bake in upper third of oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.