Alphabet Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
1 pkg. dry yeast
4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, lightly beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
coarse-grained salt (preferably kosher salt)

Preparation

Dissolve water and yeast.
Mix flour, sugar and salt.
Beat egg lightly with 1 tablespoon water.
With a large spoon, work flour mixture into yeast mixture in a large bowl.
When about 3 cups of flour have been worked in, begin to knead the mixture on a countertop, while working in the remaining mix.
Divide the dough into 18 to 24 parts.
Shape the dough into letters and place on greased pans.
\"Paint\" with egg-water mixture and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown at 425\u00b0.