2/3 c. dry milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 c. lukewarm water

Mix together.

2 cakes yeast

Add to the above. Stir until dissolved.

2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening

Add and stir in.

7-7 1/2 c. flour

Add cup by cup, beating in with mixer on high speed, until about 1/2 of flour used. Mix in remaining flour, Knead until smooth. Let raise until double.

Punch down then raise again. Take half of dough; roll to form a long strip. Shape this into pretzel, twisting once at the center. Repeat with rest of dough. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven. Brush with butter. Frost while still warm with a thin powdered sugar and water frosting. Sprinkle with chopped nuts or decorate with candied cherries, etc., if desired.