Pierce'S Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. warm water
1 1/4 tsp. yeast
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sifted flour
1 beaten egg
coarse salt
hot mustard

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Dissolve yeast, sugar and salt in warm water.
Blend in sifted flour.
Knead on lightly floured board, 15 to 18 times.
Let rest 10 minutes.