Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 pkg. active dry yeast
    1 1/3 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
    1 Tbsp. sugar
    1/2 tsp. salt
    3 1/2 to 4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
    1 egg
    1 Tbsp. water
    2 Tbsp. coarse salt
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
    Grease 2 large baking sheets.
    In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water; stir with rubber spatula until blended and dissolved.
    Make sure stays warm.
    Use a wooden spoon and stir in sugar, salt and 3 1/2 cups flour until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
    Put dough on well-floured board and knead 5 to 7 minutes, adding 1/2 cup flour.
    Cut dough in half, then into sixths.
    Make shapes or roll into 15-inch ropes for traditional pretzels.
    In small bowl, mix egg and water; brush on pretzels and sprinkle with salt.
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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