Bran Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 1/2 c. Nabisco 100% bran
2 1/2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. coarse salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Grease cookie sheet.
In large bowl, combine yeast and warm water; stir until dissolved.
Add bran; let stand 5 minutes to soften.
In medium bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar and salt.
Using wooden spoon, stir into bran mixture until well combined.
Gradually add remaining flour if dough is too sticky to handle.
Place on floured board; knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
Cover with towel.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Divide dough into 12 pieces; roll each into 13-inch rope.
Form into pretzel shape.
Place on prepared cookie sheet.
Brush lightly with egg.
Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 12 pretzels.