Pretzel Crescent Rolls

Directions

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.