Pretzel Crescent Rolls

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

  
• 2

  In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 10 cups water and the baking soda to boiling over high heat.

  
• 3

  Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat egg and 1 tablespoon water with fork until well mixed. Set aside.
• 4

  Unroll dough onto work surface; separate into 8 triangles. Starting at shortest side of each triangle and stretching dough slightly, roll up loosely to opposite point. Bring ends of dough together; pinch lightly.

  
• 5

  Place rolls, 2 at a time, in boiling soda water; cook 30 seconds. With slotted spoon, remove from water; place on paper towel. Repeat with remaining rolls. Lightly brush tops with egg mixture; sprinkle each with sesame seed and pinch of salt.
• 6

  Using metal pancake turner, carefully transfer rolls to cookie sheet. If necessary, reshape rolls into pretzel shape.
• 7

  Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until deep golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.