Deep Fried Pretzels

Instructions

1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl.
2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough is moist enough to gather into a ball.
4. Knead the dough gently a few times.
5. Pinch off pieces of dough and shape into 1-inch balls.
6. Roll each ball between hands to form a 10-inch rope.
7. Shape each rope into a pretzel form.
8. Set the pretzels on waxed paper.
9. Heat shortening to 365°F.
10. Fry 3 pretzels at a time for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with coarse salt.