Soft Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the water, yeast and sugar in a large mixing bowl and let stand for 1 hour.
2. 2
   Then mix in flour.
3. 3
   Knead mixture for about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Preheat oven for 5 minutes to warm it, then turn off heat.
5. 5
   Place mixture in a greased bowl.
6. 6
   Cover it and place in the warmed oven for about 1 hour until the mixture doubles.
7. 7
   When it has doubled, make twists.
8. 8
   Place twists on a greased baking sheet not too close together.
9. 9
   Dilute 1 egg yolk with 1 to 2 teaspoons water or milk.
10. 10
    Run a thin coat of liquid around outside of each pretzel.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with coarse salt.
12. 12
    Bake in a preheated oven at 475° for 12 to 15 minutes until they are golden brown.
13. 13
    Yields about 2 dozen.