Pretzels

Fun to make with your children. Easter tradition in our home & in many countries- symbolic of arms folded in prayer.
1 ½ c warm water
3 tsp yeast
1 ½ tsp salt
2 Tbl sucanat (or sweetener)
4 Tbl oil
3 ½ c wheat flour

Mix & knead in bread machine or by hand for 8 min. Let rise til doubled. Oil cookie sheet. Roll dough into “snakes” & twist into pretzel shape.
Brush tops w/ an egg white mixed with a little water. Sprinkle w/ one of the following: salt, garlic salt, coarse salt or sesame seeds & salt. Let rise 30 min.
Bake 20 min. @375 degrees.

--Charity James