Soft Pretzels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. active baking yeast granules
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 egg, beaten (for use as a wash on pretzels)
1 tsp. kosher salt crystals (to sprinkle on pretzels)

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, soften the yeast granules in the lukewarm water, adding the sugar and salt.
When yeast has begun to bubble and foam (3 or 4 minutes), mix in the beaten egg and flour.
Mix thoroughly to form a soft dough.
Do not allow dough to rise. Immediately divide into smaller pieces and knead.
Roll and twist into desired shapes.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets, using a pastry brush, cover pretzels with egg wash and sprinkle salt.
Bake for 15 minutes at 400\u00b0 or until browned.