Soft Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Dissolve yeast in water; add sugar, salt and flour to yeast mixture.
3. 3
   Mix well until doughy.
4. 4
   Knead dough several minutes until dry and easy to work with.
5. 5
   Break off pieces of dough and form into pretzel, animal or alphabet shapes. Place on greased cookie sheets.
6. 6
   Brush pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt.
7. 7
   Bake in oven 12 to 15 minutes.