Giant Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Grease 2 large baking sheets.
In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water.
Stir until well blended.
Stir in sugar, salt and enough flour until soft and sticky dough forms.
Turn dough onto well floured board.
Knead dough for 5 to 7 minutes.
Cut in half, then cut each half into 6 pieces.
Roll out and make pretzel shape. Mix together egg and water; brush on pretzels.
Sprinkle with salt. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 450\u00b0.