Pretzel Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add salt, sugar and gradual amounts of flour to form dough.
2. 2
   Knead dough until smooth.
3. 3
   Cut into small pieces, roll into ropes. Twist ropes into pretzel shapes and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
4. 4
   Brush pretzels with a beaten egg and sprinkle coarse salt on top.
5. 5
   Bake in 425° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.