Soft Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Thaw bread in refrigerator overnight.
2. 2
   Roll dough into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls (12 balls from each loaf of bread).
3. 3
   Roll each ball into a rope, 14 inches long.
4. 4
   Shape each rope into a pretzel by forming a knot and looping the ends through.
5. 5
   Place pretzels 1 inch apart on a well-greased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Let stand for 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Combine egg white and water; brush on pretzels. Sprinkle with salt if you wish.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.