Pepperoni Pretzels

Lightly grease large baking sheet(s). Place thawed loaf into a food processor fitted with blade. Add Bridgford Pepperoni. Process with blade for 10-15 seconds in pulse mode. Process just enough to knead the pepperoni evenly into dough. (If you do not have a food processor, let the dough rise until puffy, then knead the pepperoni into the dough). On a lightly floured surface, reform dough into a log shape. Roll dough lengthwise into a 15 x 5 ” rectangle. Cut dough into 8 equal long strips. Take a 15″ dough piece and roll between the palms of your hands to a 20″ long rope. Shape each rope into a “U” shape and place on prepared pan. Take the right end of the rope and place it over the bottom left hand corner of the “U”. Repeat with the left side. Brush dough with melted butter or margarine. If desired, sprinkle each pretzel with 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and pan to wire rack. Serve warm. If desired, serve with pizza sauce for dipping.