Matza Sticks ("pretzels")

These sticks are wonderful and remind me of pretzels.  Make a lot cause they are addictive.

Matza Sticks ("pretzels")

makes about 3 dozen

1 large egg
1/2 c water
1 t salt
1 c matza meal
1 c vegetable oil
1 t kosher salt

1.  In a mixing bowl, using a beater, beat together the egg, water, and salt.  Gradually stir in the matza meal.  Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

2. With lightly greased hands, pinch off a 1/2 inch nugget of dough and roll it out into a pencil shape between the palm of your hand and a clean flat surface to make a thin strip about 1 1/2 inches long.  Place on a flat plate.  Repeat until all the dough is used.

3.  Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the dough strands, a few at a time, and fry until golden.  Drain sticks and shake in a paper bag containing the course salt.