Famous Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 packet dry yeast
1 1/2 c. milk or water
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. margarine (1/2 stick)
4 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in milk or water.
Add sugar, salt, margarine and flour.
Mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon.
Cover and let rise in warm place for 30 minutes.
Form pretzels; brush with slightly beaten egg or a little egg white with a few drops of water.
Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake at 425\u00b0 for 15 to 25 minutes until golden brown.