Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
coarse salt

Preparation

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
Add the sugar, salt and enough flour to make a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Pinch off about 2 tablespoons of dough for each pretzel.
Shape into traditional pretzel twists or other shape as desired.
Place on greased baking sheets.
Brush with egg; sprinkle with salt.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on wire rack.