Big Soft Pretzels

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water -- 110F
• 2 egg -- beaten
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 5 cups Hot Roll Mix
• 1 egg -- beaten
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
• In a bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
• Blend in 2 eggs and oil.
• Add 5 cups Hot Roll Mix.
• Stir well.
• Add more Hot Roll Mix to make a soft dough.
• Knead about 5 minutes, until dough is smooth.
• Roll dough into ropes about 1/2 inch in diameter and 18 to 24 inches long.
• Form into pretzels. For sticks cut dough into 5 to 6 inch lengths. Place on prepared baking sheets. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt. Bake immediately 12 to 15 minutes, until brown and crisp.