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Divide dough into 14 pieces.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a 16-inch rope, and then form into a pretzel shape.
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Transfer dough to the refrigerator until ready to boil.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
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Add pretzels, 3 at a time, and cook until pretzels rise to the surface, about 2 minutes.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Arrange pretzels 3 inches apart on buttered sheet pans.
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Brush with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle with coarse salt or with choice of toppings.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
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Topping Options:
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For garlic cheese pretzels:
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1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Roll out dough into ropes, form into pretzels, and poach as directed above.
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Arrange on buttered sheet pans, brush with beaten egg, as directed above.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan and garlic powder.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
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For cinnamon pretzels:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup honey
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In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cinnamon with 1 to 2 tablespoons water (enough water to make a glaze).
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Set aside.
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Roll out dough into ropes, form into pretzels, and poach as directed above.
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Just before baking, brush pretzels with honey.
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Remove pretzels from oven, and while still warm, brush with cinnamon-sugar glaze.
