Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast and sugar in water.
2. 2
   Add salt and flour.
3. 3
   Knead dough on floured board until smooth (3 to 5 minutes).
4. 4
   Cut off 4 inch pieces of dough; roll into ropes 6 to 8 inches long.
5. 5
   Twist into pretzel shapes.
6. 6
   Arrange on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush egg over tops (those places missed will not brown).
7. 7
   Sprinkle with coarse salt.
8. 8
   Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 425°.
9. 9
   Pretzels will be shiny brown.
10. 10
    Serve within two days or freeze for later.