Pretzel Crescent Rolls

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 10 cups water and the baking soda to boiling over high heat.

3. 3

   In small bowl, beat egg and 1 tablespoon water with fork until well mixed. Set aside.

4. 4

   Unroll dough onto work surface and separate into 8 triangles. Starting at shortest side of each triangle and stretching dough slightly, roll up loosely to opposite point. Bring ends of dough together and pinch lightly.

5. 5

   Place rolls, 2 at a time, in boiling soda water and cook 30 seconds. With slotted spoon, remove from water and place on paper towel. Repeat with remaining rolls.

6. 6

   Lightly brush tops with egg mixture. Sprinkle each with sesame seed and pinch of salt.

7. 7

   Using metal pancake turner, carefully transfer rolls to cookie sheet. If necessary, reshape rolls into pretzel shape.

8. 8

   Bake until deep golden brown (11-13 minutes). Immediately remove from cookie sheet.

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