Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
4 c. flour
1/2 c. coarse salt

Preparation

Add yeast to a large bowl, then add warm water and mix.
Add flour, 1 teaspoon salt and sugar.
Mix, mix, mix.
Turn out on floured surface.
Punch down and fold.
Repeat this 10 to 20 times. Make 6 to 8 balls.
Roll and shape into a pretzel (or any shape you prefer).
Brush with beaten egg.
Sprinkle with salt.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Remove and cool 10 minutes.