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(We found this in a
Better Homes and Gardens magazine—sounds like something fun to do with the kids)
Two-Way Twists
One 11-ounce package (8) refrigerated breadsticks
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Cheese dip or prepared mustard (optional)
1. Gently pull or roll each breadstick on a clean surface to make a 20 inch rope.
2. Shape each rope into a pretzel by crossing one end over the other, forming a circle and leaving 4 inch tails.
3. Holding a tail in each hand, twist once at the crossover point.
4. Carefully lift the tails and place over the center of the circle.
5. Place the ends of the tails over the circle edge and tuck them about 2 inches apart.
6. Brush each with melted butter.
7. If desired, stir together the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pretzels.
8. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until pretzels are golden.
9. Cool on a wire rack.
10. If desired, serve with cheese dip and /or mustard.
Makes 8.
For each serving: The night before, chill cheese dip, if using. In the morning, pack 1 pretzel and 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese dip and/or mustard, if using, with a frozen juice box or ice pack.
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