Easy Soft Pretzels
Servings: 10 pretzels
IngredientsPreparation
  • 10 ounces [284 g] refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] water
Toppings
  • Poppy seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Coarse salt
  • Garlic salt
  • Onion salt
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Unroll pizza dough onto an 18-inch [45-cm] piece lightly floured waxed paper.
  • Roll dough into a 16 x 10-inch [40 x 25 cm] rectangle.
  • Cut dough lengthwise into 10 [1-inch / 2.5-cm] wide strips.
  • Shape each strip of dough into a circle, overlapping about 4 inches [10 cm] from each end, leaving ends free.
  • Taking one end in each hand and twist at the point where the dough overlaps.
  • Carefully lift each end across to the edge of the circle opposite it.
  • Tuck ends under to seal.
  • Place pretzels, 1 inch [2.5 cm] apart, onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Stir together beaten egg and water.
  • Brush pretzels with egg wash.
  • Sprinkle pretzels with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, coarse salt, garlic salt and/or onion salt.
  • Bake into preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, until golden.
  • Serve warm.