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Photo : Allie Chanthorn Reinmann If you’ve ever walked by a pretzel stand and witnessed the absolute magic of a pro slinging a strand of dough into the perfect twist, you may have been slightly intimidated by the process. To the untrained eye, that string weaves a confusing path. You don’t need that level of dexterity to make pretzels at home ; even professionals have to start somewhere. Like most new skills, just take it one twist at a time. Here’s a step by step guide to help. Photo : Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Whether you’ve made your own dough or decided to cheat it with a premade ball of pizza dough , divide it evenly on a lightly floured surface. Using both of your open palms, roll out one piece into a long strand. Imagine being a child and making a Play-Doh snake, or just give this job to a non-imaginary child. The longer the strand, the bigger the pretzel, but I usually stick to a half- inch to one- inch thickness. Don’t roll it too thin or the pretzel will be hard to lift...