1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
2 tbsp. butter, softened
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
Coarse salt

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease cookie sheet.

Mix all ingredients except egg and coarse salt in medium bowl with fork until soft dough forms. Gently smooth dough into ball on floured cloth covered board. Knead 10 times.

Divide dough into hales. Roll 1/2 into rectangle, 12x8 inches, with floured cloth covered rolling pin. Cut rectangle lengthwise into eight 1 inch strips. Fold each lengthwise into halves. Pinch edges to seal. Twist each strip into pretzel shape. Place seam side down on cookie sheet.

Beat egg in small bowl with fork. Brush over pretzels. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough.

Onion salt or garlic salt may be substituted for coarse salt.