Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add salt and sugar to yeast mixture.
3. 3
   Blend in flour and knead dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Cover and let dough rise until double in bulk.
5. 5
   Punch down.
6. 6
   Cut dough into small pieces and roll into ropes.
7. 7
   Twist ropes into pretzel shapes and place on greased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Using a pastry brush, brush pretzels with egg and sprinkle with coarse salt.
9. 9
   Allow pretzels to rise until almost double in bulk.
10. 10
    Bake at 425°F.
11. 11
    For 10 to 15 minutes or until browned.
12. 12
    Best if eaten immediately.
13. 13
    If not, store in airtight container.