Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Grease 2 large baking sheets.
3. 3
   In large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water.
4. 4
   Stir until well blended and yeast is dissolved.
5. 5
   With spoon, gradually stir in sugar, salt and 3 1/2 cups flour until dough is soft and slightly sticky.
6. 6
   Turn dough onto floured table or board.
7. 7
   Knead.
8. 8
   Turn 1/4; repeat. Knead 5 to 7 minutes adding another 1/2 cup flour if needed until dough is smooth and elastic.
9. 9
   Dough should not stick.
10. 10
    Cut dough in half and cut each half into 6 equal size pieces.
11. 11
    With floured hands, roll one piece of dough back and forth between palms of hands to form a dough rope.