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Place ingredients in bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
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Select White Bread setting, Manual and then press Start.
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After the machine has completed the second rising cycle, it will beep.
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Remove the dough onto a very lightly floured surface.
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Divide into 4 parts.
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Divide each fourth into 3 pieces.
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Roll each piece into an 18 inch rope.
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Shape rope into a circle, overlapping about 4 inches; from each end, leaving ends free.
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Take one end in each hand and twist at the point where dough overlaps.
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Carefully lift ends across to the opposite edge of circle.
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Tuck ends under edge to make a pretzel shape; moisten and press ends to seal.
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Place on greased cookie sheet.
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Let rise, uncovered, until puffy, about 20 minutes.
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In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 2 quarts of water and 1/3 cup baking soda; bring to a boil.
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Lower 1 or 2 pretzels into the saucepan; simmer for 10 seconds on each side.
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Lift from water with a slotted spoon.
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Return to greased cookie sheet.
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Let dry briefly.
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Brush with 1 egg white slightly beaten.
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Sprinkle with course salt or sesame seeds or leave plain.
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If you leave them plain, after they bake dip into melted butter then in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
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Bake at 425u00b0F for 4 minutes; then turn cookie sheet around and bake 4 more minutes.
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These are so good.
