Soft Pretzel

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
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   2. In a very large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and salt
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   3. Add yeast and stir until dissolved
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   4. Stir in the flour one cup at a time until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and clings to the wooden mixing spoon
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   5. Begin to knead the entire dough until it holds together
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   6. Knead the dough for 10 minutes. You will need to add in a little more flour every now and then when it seems to get sticky (flour both your hands and the counter)
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   7. Divide the dough into smaller sections and then roll the dough
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   8. Roll the dough and shape the dough into pretzel shapes
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   9. Place on a slightly floured cookie sheet
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    10. Brush the top of the braid with beaten egg and sprinkle with a small amount of salt on the top
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    11. Bake at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes or until golden brown
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    12. Remove from baking sheet onto a cooling rack for a few minutes