90 Minute Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. margarine or oil
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. coarse salt

Preparation

Combine 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and yeast.
Add and beat for 2 minutes:
1 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon margarine or oil (120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
Add 1/2 cup flour to mixture and beat 2 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups flour gradually to make soft dough; knead 5 minutes.