Castle Families Recipe Collection
Patricia Castle Dahl's Norwegian Pretzels --Clingers

2 yeast
2 c. water
1 T. salt
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
7 1/2 - 8 cups flour

Mix ingredients like bread dough. Knead until smooth.
Dough should be stiff. Let rise 1 hour and punch down. Let rise 30 minutes more.
Make into clingers (shape like a bagel or pretzel except for the knots.
Drop in boiling water in large kettle.
When they rise to the surface, remove with a slotted spoon and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake till golden brown. (Dad likes them speared with butter!)
Bake 375 degrees 15-20 minutes

Recipe Contributed by Pat Allen