Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. warm water
2 tsp. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. dry yeast
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Dissolve yeast, sugar and salt in water.
Blend in flour.
Knead 15 to 18 times.
Let rest 10 minutes.
Cut into 4 to 6 pieces and shape into pretzels.
Place onto foil-lined cookie sheet and brush with egg.
Sprinkle with salt.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.