Divide the dough into 12 pieces. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Form each piece into a ball. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Pinch the seems together at the base of each ball. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Slowly roll each ball into a rope about 24†long. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Make a “U†out of each rope. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Twist the ends over. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Pinch to connect the ends to form the pretzel. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Dip the pretzels into the wash. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Place pretzels on a baking sheet and garnish as desired. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bake pretzels until puffed and golden brown, about 10 minutes, rotating halfway. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
