2 loaves (16 oz.) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
1 egg white
1 tsp. water
Coarse salt or table salt

Thaw dough in refrigerator overnight. From each loaf, shape 12 (1 1/2 inch) balls. Roll each ball into a rope 12-14 inches long. Shape into pretzels by forming a knot and looping ends through, or let children devise their own initials or shapes.

Arrange shaped dough pieces 1 inch apart on a well-greased baking sheet. Let stand 20 minutes. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough shapes. Sprinkle with salt.

Place a shallow pan containing 1 inch boiling water on lower rack of oven. Place the cookie sheet with pretzels on the rack above. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until pretzels are golden brown. Makes about 2 dozen whole wheat pretzels.