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From: Kelly~WA

Big Soft Pretzels

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water -- 110F
2 egg -- beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 cups Hot Roll Mix
1 egg -- beaten
2 tablespoons coarse salt

Preheat oven to 425F. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Blend in 2 eggs and oil. Add 5 cups Hot Roll Mix. Stir well.

Add more Hot Roll Mix to make a soft dough.

Knead about 5 minutes, until dough is smooth. Roll dough into ropes about 1/2 inch in diameter and 18 to 24 inches long. Form into pretzels.

For sticks cut dough into 5 to 6 inch lengths. Place on prepared baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt.

Bake immediately 12 to 15 minutes, until brown and crisp.