Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. warm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. softened margarine
1 egg
6 1/2 to 7 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Combine water, yeast and sugar.
Let sit 5 minutes.
Add salt, margarine, egg and 3 cups flour.
Beat smooth.
Work in remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
Cover and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.