Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in one teaspoon salt, sugar and 2 cups of the flour.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise until double, 45 to 60 minutes. (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.)