Pretzel Wreaths

Name: Pretzel Wreaths
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16 pretzels.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; Coarse salt or colored sugar

Youngsters love to lend a hand with this recipe. Our two girls help me measure, pour, stir, shape and, of course, eat the chewy pretzel rounds when they're done! —Roberta Spieker, Fort Collins, Colorado

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Coarse salt or colored sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 2 cups flour, sugar and salt. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°.
Divide dough into 16 portions. Roll each portion into a 15-in. rope. Fold each rope in half and twist two or three times; shape into a circle and pinch ends together.
Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with salt or sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes.