Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/3 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 1/2 to 4 c. flour
1 egg
2 Tbsp. coarse salt (coating for outside)
1/2 tsp. salt (for dough)

Preparation

Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl.
Stir until dissolved.
Stir in sugar and salt.
Add flour gradually (3 1/2 cups) until stiff dough forms.