To shape the pretzels, roll each little piece of dough into a 5 - to 6 - inch snake and tie it in a knot. (bluebirdgrainfarms.com)
Grab a little piece of dough and then use the spoons to start to shape it into an oval. (chezcateylou.com)
Tear a little piece of dough from left over scraps and roll it into a ball and place on the base of the croissant (this will give the croissant a nice shape and fullness). (naturalsweetrecipes.com)