1 (1 lb.) loaf frozen white bread dough, thawed
1 egg white, beaten with 1 tbsp. water
About 3 tbsp. coarse salt and/or caraway seeds

Cover dough, let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled. Divide into 12 equal pieces. With lightly floured hands, roll each into a 16-inch rope. Form in a pretzel shape.

In a large skillet, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Gently, slip each pretzel into the boiling water, a few at a time. Cook until the pretzels rise to the surface of the water, about 40 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain well on paper towels.

Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Brush lightly with egg white mixture. Sprinkle with salt and/or caraway. DO NOT LET PRETZELS RISE. Bake immediately in preheated 400 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes until browned. Makes 12.