Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/3 c. water (105~ to 115~)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. coarse salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Grease 2 cookie sheets.
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water.
Gradually add sugar, salt and flour. Knead on floured board 5 to 7 minutes.
Cut dough in half, then cut each half into 6 equal parts.
Roll and stretch into 15-inch ropes.
Shape into pretzels.
Brush with egg and water.
Sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Makes 12 pretzels.